@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "1f82f6f0-ca3c-4ddf-afa8-96d519bf0269"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:alternative "[The New Westminster Times and Vancouver Island Guardian]"@en ; dcterms:issued "2016-07-15"@en, "1860-01-28"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/newestimes/items/1.0319315/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ I —^—«— I I. I III I PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. State i-"-».- ."".« ii'.'.i- ':jl..m .i— i- Egg iii i ■mi.- Jii No. 20.J [Quarterly (is ahvanck! 10s.] VICTORIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1860. [Yearly [is aoyasck ) £l 8s: [Price Is. [Frem the Victoria Gazette of January 23.] Over oiglit hundred pounds was paid into C Treasury on Saturday last, for the re- ■kwal of spirit licenses for the ensuing quar- Sr. which became due on that day. Tins Kount per quarter will give a yearly rev- Hue from this one source of £3,200. These Igim-s are pleasant to look at. hut wo should Ercfer that the Saloon keepers of Victoria Kould not have tlie whole burthen of tasa- K>n upon their shoulders—tlierelnre most ■xiously look forward to the meeting ofthe House, when the first measure which we shall Bvocate will he the reduction of the spirit K-m.es ai least one half—i. e. from fifty dol- E per mouth to twenty-five. The money Krived from this tax comes in very apropos, K ],rtve no doubt, more particularly as it has Kto the present time been almost the sole Krce.if revenue, bin this is no reason why it Kould be continued, when it is found that the rjpof::. nt tin- bar-keeper-, are not sufficient tojtiMitV their paying such an extravagant CffP"- W" U"W I1"1 tlH'''° j'1'0 Vl"'y.'^i tit persons to co-operate with the new settlers Kon-keepers in this fljjj.jrho ate ,,iLing, ^ P^ rf. ^ ;md ^ encom.ago. "V than their daily expenses, and that the ^ ^^^.^ hldividuals and oompa_ nies, lead the van, then there will he a guarantee that the colony will go foi-ward and li.riwpev but tliojy is nowngeonl^gjico. that ' those who evade their duties will become the patrons, or associates of any cntcrprize in which their own interest is not paramount. P. excused from juries, in consequence of their other duties; now these arc the very persons who should be on a jury, if they desire to become practical Legislators. Again it is asked, why the jurors both in the civil and criminal courts, have been generally selected from among persons in the town, many ofwhom have not been 18 months ., T i i.i .fi .. i i I tne balance on tin on the lslandf >\\ny for example, are tne gaie wm j,e read v. names of Mr. Southgato and Mr. Wilcox til- ways heard, and those of Mr. Pinlayson and Mr. I*" razor never? Is their time so engrossed, one with his farm, the other with his merchandize, that a day could not be spared once or twice a year, if it were only to observe how the courts were managed. The time is coming when there must be no shrinking, no screening from what some would think a labor, but whicii they ought to feel satisfaction in. The time is approaching when individual interests must, in some degree, give way for the general good, and let those whose position in tlie community, and Long residence among us, render thorn the most SALE BY AUCTION OK T1IK BRITISH SHIP GOMRLZA. count of whom it may concern, nt his Bales-room, arc positively losing money, most would have left long ago l< r ali- elsewhere, had'they been able to "lit of their' hiisTiTes^Vir possessctr-^Jid- lans of removing. Tho smallest 08-1 lishmeiit of this description in Victoria Bts tit least ton dollars a day, and when we Hisidcr the high price of wine, spirits, &c, and pt the fixed charge for a drink of any de- ription is the moderate sum of one bit, we innot bo astonished to learn that with ■i' present population and number of saloons He proprietors find it difficult to meet their Hpenditure. Therj are many other bitsi- Hsses hero from which larger profits are ejjBcrivcd than from the stile of spirits, owing Bfour present scant population, therefore, it Mjes appear unjust thai dealers in this line ■ould lie the only ones taxed, and that tax Btr times greater than is levied in any other Bony under the British rown. It hits fre- Hjently been urged that if the saloons did £|t pay, there would not be so many of them; He can only reply that men cannot control Hjcumstanees, and most of those amongst us Bving embarked their till in this business, Sjd that they cannot afford to sacrifice the $8-1 ures and fittings of their stores, or as We RVc before said, to remove their families ■owliere, consequently live on in hopes of H good time coming, be it with the arrival ::'o£:t!io i-xpecfed gold seekers, or the reduc- :t!ifti of tf.e heavy lax now levied upon them. Hjmt of space, compels us to defer any fttr- l^fei' remarks upon this subjeet until a future period. It is one we will not neglect. M. BACKTTS will sell at Public Auction, on ac- ■ concern, at hi? sales-room, on Yales-street, Victoria, on Saturday, the 25th of February next, at 12 o'clock, noon, the British Ship GoMELZA, 521 tons register, with all her appurtenances, as she now lies moored in Sebtck Harbor. \\V. T. Tehms :—Ten per cent cash on the day of sale, and the balance on the Monday following, when the bill of The tiomcl?.a has a full poop deck, and a top-gallant forecastle. Inventory at the Auctioneer's office. janl2-tc rOBACCO and TOBACCO PIPES— For sale, d28 By ROBERTSON STEWART k Co. Washington Restaurant. REFITTED AND IMPROVED. THF. ABOVE RESTAURANT on Government street, between Yates and Johnson streets, having been thoroughly refitted, is now prepared to supply the wants of all its old customers a>id such new ones as may be disposed to give it a trial. The table is always supplied with every delicacy in season, together with all the substantial requisites for good living. Excellent Cigars always on hand. nS-lm SELIM F R AKKLIN k C 0., AUCTIONEERS AND LAND AGENTS, Yates street, Victoria. OWN LOTS IN" VICTORIA AND ESQIIIMALT, and Fanning LiMids disposed of at public and private galer— Sfcivsys, -Piaaa,.. Seeds, Mortgages, and Agreements prepared by competent parties attached to the Hu-e. Merchandise, Household Furniture, ic, dis- | posed of. Advances maoe on Consignments Gold Dust Purchased. T Truett, Jones, & Arlington, No. GO FRONT STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. \\\\r HOLESALE DEALERS and Importers of Foreign \\\\ and Domestic Liquors, Wines, Cordials, syrups, and every article in this line. Dealers who may favor us with orders, may rest as- ured that we will endeavor to give satisfaction in the article, and dispatch in forwarding. Where the qnan- itics are sufficient of Foreign Liquors, we will ship in nia-tc O' (Pram the Victoria Gazette of January 25.) Bn (ireat..Britain, it is a matter of ambition Werve upon a Grand Jury; the chief person- R?s in the Counties, Shires, and Cities are to iBfoiinil upon the roll, and seldom, when it balled over, is there an absentee. But •re is tho ambition of many of those who re a largo stake in this colony, and whose .Test in the soil, should place them in tho LMiiost ranlcs of those interested in tho so- and moral improvement ol the people? ,e all the time and energy, that such pcr- !s can spare for the advancement of the lie. weal, been exhausted in the days they so ptcdly spent round the election booths? Sheriff was not to blame this last session, .the Court should have supported his nudity, causing the parties to bo fined; a pound penalty, would have a telling t upon those who have beret..-fore shirked jury box. Although the Sheriff did not twenty, or thirty miles through ijuag- 3, or endanger his nock by falling down to unseen dangers, still none who heard panncl called, could doubt that tho part- vho did not answer, were shirking their These gentlemen arc frequently seen Sng the week in Victoria, no doubt on |r own business, but they could, or rather id not spare a day, to learn for themes, what crimes arc committed, how the inals are dealt with, or how far they, by advice or otherwise, might assist in ling the advance of crime, in suppressing |ances, and examining the workings of infant Institutions, and those various tors which tho Grand Jury presented at hist Sessions. lore is an opinion abroad that the mom- ofthe Legislative Assembly should be dlC-tc COALS! COALS!! BEST QUALITY, BIGHT DOLLARS PEE TON, For Sale by JOHN T. LITTLE .t CO. Agent, Victoria Coal Co. Wharf street. I PROVISIONS and GROCERIES.—An for Sale, 128 assortment By ROBERTSON STEWART k Co. J. N. JEFFRIES, Dealer and Importer of 3-\\A. I 3ST T IS H S* Oils, Tools, Colors, and Brushes. , HOTEL INTERNATIONAL. SAN FRANCISCO, , .CALIFORNIA. rpilE UNDERSIGNED invites the attention of the $_ travelling public, and stranger!, in particular, to tho merit of this house. It was established under the present management, on the first day of January, '50, as a FIRST-0LASS HOTEL, in every particular. The Lessee r.ad Manager, with a delicacy not wishing to encroach upon the merits of other houses, cannot hut recall the marked favor with whicii his enterprise has been received by a discriminating public, in a constantly increasing patronage of tlie first respectability, showing conclusively the superior mode in which this hotel is conducted. it is contiguous to all of the most popular places of amusement, the principal thoroughfares, the fashionable promenades and steamboat landings ; thus rendering it at all times, the most Dksiuaiu.k STOPriNQ l'LAOH FOH Families and Sinuln Gb.ntlbhan. during their stay in Sun Francisco. Single rooms, with full board, $2.60 per day. JOHN J. HALEY. Proprietor. The " International Hotel Coach" is in attendance at all hours, to convey Passengers to and from the Hotel, tor $1.00 each including baggage. ol8-tc American Temperance Hotels Yates street, Victoria, V. I. BOARD, PER WEEK $7 00 Board, per Week, with Lodgings 8 00 Single Meals 0 50 Lodging C 50 Board, per Day, with Lodging 1 50 Board, per Day 1 00 Pfej?" Miners accommodated with Mattress and a place to sleep, Gratis. ROGERS, k ACLER. d:t Proprietors. VULCAN IRON WORKS CO. T. A. Monkhouse, P. Torquet, S. Aitkeii, C. R. Steiger. OTEAM ENGINE BUILDERS, Boiler Makers, Iron *J Founders, and General Engineers, First Street, near Ga Works, San Francisco, Steamboat Machinery liuill and repaired ; also, Saw, Flour, and Quartz Mills, .Pumping and Mining Machinery, &c, &c. Proprietors of Morse's Patent Fire Grates. Right to Manufacture Tyler's Patent Scroll Water E. H. King Agent in Victoria. G HOVER & BAKER'S New style noiseless /■ a M i l v s i-: ir / .v (,• m a c it i x }■: s, From $t,j upwards. rilllEY were awarded Two Premiums at the State | Fair 1 One for Machine sewing, and the only Premium for Fancy Quilting and Embroidery. These SIaciuxks sew from two spools, as pun haced from the store, requiring no re-winding of thread, tend finishing each"SeTTftt^Gj their own opMtrtto-»-,>i firkins Hope Hotter, 20 sacks Java Coffee. 95 bags Rio Coll'ce, 10 chests Superior Black Tea, 20 bbls ('rushed Sugar, Lobsters, Oysters, , Worcester Sauce, J k 11 Lard, Pickles, Syrup, &c. &c, In store and for sale qt low rates by LESTER k GIBBS, Yates street, near Waddington. N. B.—A choice lot of FttESU BUTTEB for Family use. j2-lm mENDERS arc invited for BILLS in sums not less ban £250, drawn on the LORDS COMMISSIONERS of Her Majesty's Treasury, London. Vt. DRISCOLL COSSET, September. 7th, 1859.. Treasurer.. VICTORIA ACADEMY. THE Rev. W. F. CLARKE begs to announce that it is his intention to open on Monday next, the yth inst., in the Congregational Lecture Room, near the Episcopal Church, an Academy, where a limited number of Young Ladies and Gentleman, will be received for instruction in the ordinary branches of a thorough English education. - The morals of the pupils will he carefully guarded, and while no denominational tenets will be inculcated, Mic religious faculty will not be neglected. Hours of tuition 10 to 12, and 1 to 3. Strict punctuality will ho enforced, nnd no deduction made for lost time. Terms #10 per quarter ef ten weeks, payable invariably in, advance. VictorlpV. I., Jan.. 1st, I860., |2-liri Under the especial patronage of 7/cr Majesty the. Queen, 11. R. //. /Voire Albert, The court and Royal Family of Great Britain, the several sovereigns of Europe, and universally preferred and esteemed. Rowlands' Macassar Oil. Is justly renowned throughout the world for its remarkable virtues in nourishing, preserving, and beautifying tlie Human Hair. For children it is especially recommended, ns forming the basis of a beautiful head of hair, and rendering the use of the fine-comb unnecessary.—Price 3«. 6(1. and 7». Family Bottles (equal to four small) Ids. Ui/., and double that size, 21i. per bottle. Intkukstino Fact.—The following singular nd nu ihcntic insc of restoration of the human hair is worthy of observation, more particularly as tt relates to an article of high nnd universal repute during the last half century. Mr. A. Herrmann, of Queen street, Soho, had been quite bald for some time past, and had tried various preparations for tho recovery of his hair, but without any beneficial result. He was then induced to try the effects of " Rowlands' Macassar Oil;" and after daily applying it for about two months, he, much to his gratification, had his hair quite restored, nnd now possesses a beautiful head of hair. This fact, speaks too strongly for itself to require comment,—Hell's Weekly Messenger. Rowland's Hair Wash. A preparation from the choicest Oriental Herbs, of peculiarly mild and detersive properties. It pleasingly and efFootU&lly cleanses tlie hair and skin of the Head from scurf and every species of impurity, and imparts a delicate fragrance. It is particularly recommended to be used after Bathing, as it will prevent the probability of catching cold in tho head, and will render ihe hair dry in a few minutes. Price 8«, Od. per bottle. Rowland's K.alydor. An Oriental Balsamic preparation of unfailing efficacy In thoroughly purifying the skin from all Pimples, Spots, Blotches, Redness, Freckles, Tan, and Decolorations ; in producing n healthy freshness and transparency of Complexion, nnd a softness and delicacy of the hands and arms. During the heat and dust of summer, or frosts nad bleak winds of winter, nud in cases nt sunburn, stings of insects, chilblains, chapped skin, or Incidental inflammation, its virtues have long nnd extensively been acknowledged. Price 4«. Grf. und 8s. M per bottle. Rowland's Odonto, OR TEAttL 11ENT1FZICK. A White Powder, composed of the choicest nnd most recherche Ingredients of tho Oriental Herbal, of inestimable virtue in preserving aud beautifying the Teeth, strengthening tho Gums, and in rendering tho breath sweet nnd pure T,'1"> ,* nd *** box. READING KOOM. 1"jlOR the greater ronvcnicncc of ':hc public, tho J Yorx'i Mens' Chiiistian Association have removed their Roodiug Room to the front room oti the' ground floor ofthe K|oji^>f^^pick.sofi| opposite tho i;a-iitW".:.it.-ii.iio-irW^W^B>i^ The public are Invited to lieeome subscribers f^V tills room, on the tabic of whlelt will be found the Timetj ntitstrated AV«-,«, Sdturdap Review, Athenaeum, Record, Watchman, Patriot. Scotsman, Melbourne Argus, ffcir York Herald, Weekly Jittlletin, Montreal Witness, Victoria Gazette, British Colonist, Xciv Westminster Times, and other newspapers. The room is comfortably furnished nnd will bo found a pleasant resort In which to spend a leisure hour.- Open from 5 to 10 o'clock, every evening, Sundays excepted. Subscription six shillings, or one dollar and A half per quarter. The Secretary will be in Attendance every Monday and Thursday evening, front! (i to 7 o'clock,-to receive' subscribers names. N. H. Doifntioiis of Newspapers, Magazines, or Books thankfully rerjolv'cu, dB-ltn JOHN COOPER, Sec. STEAM ENGINE. AN 8-llorse Power High Pressure Engine, Boiler and Connections, complete, w f .128 •or sale bv ROBERTSON STEWART k Co. TO LET. rrillE Lower portion of the Brink Building occupied J^ by the Sew Westminster Times Office, in reaf ot Stationer's Hull. Apply to ii8-tc Messrs. HIDDEN k CARSWELL. SARAH FI.OOKS.—Should this meet the eye ofthe above, who married Luke Mcm.oy, on communicating with Edward Flunks, Melksbnm, Wiltshire, England, or with Job G. Flooks, II. M. 8. Tribune, Esquimau, Vancouver Island, she will bear of something to her advantage. d!0-3ti Price 2j. Orf. per box. BONDED WAREHOUSES. HENRY llOLBROOK, Commission Merchantf Liverpool Wharf, Columbia street, Now Westminster) •British Coltlmbln: BONDED STORAGE always ready for 500 to 1000 tons Merchandise ; consignments received, dutiet paid, and all orders for the mines for Flour, Dar.on, Beans, and other gooth immediately atterlded to. Great advantages accrue to parties hdporting direct to New wostminstcr,-who will meet with immediate sale! for cargoes of staple goods. d"-tc SELECT SCHOOL, BROAD STREET, VICTORIA.- MR. E. MALIiANDAINE, Architect; c years' experience in tuition, son of of over three! _ the late Col; John Mallanilnine, II. E. I. C. S., takes the opportunity of informing Parents and Guardians, und the general residents of Victoria, British Columbia, and California, that He has purchased the above School of Mr. J: Silversmith: In assuming the sole direction, and while calling attention to the great advantage Of his central situation, Mr: E. M. would state that it is his intention to rcceivo, as usual, children of both sexes—and instinct in nil the elementary branches of nn English education : the girls, in addition, being taught Plain Needle-Work, by a competent teacher, whose attendance E. M. has secured. More advanced pupils will be instructed in regular courses in Penmanship, Declanintidh, Arithmetic, French, English and French Composition nnd Grailt- inar, English and American History; Geography, and finally, in the Elements df Euclid, Natural Phitdso- phy, Chemistry and Astronomy. Private lessons In any of the above ; also in Drawing. Mensuration, Elementary Algebra, and the pt'SHci- ples of Architecture and Design. For terms and further particulars sec Prosp*itust which may be had tin application to E. MALLANDAWfE. N. B.—Evening School alsd from 1 till t r. m., and 8J till 10, fof- the convenience bf adults, or children engaged during the day. MM. les Francais sont invites a faire >tn cours d'Ang- lais !e sdir ou a crivoycr a l'fccole lent* enfants, a qu» Ion npprendra en outre, la Grnmmafre et 1'Histoire Fraucaiscs. j4-lm Important Information. Unprincipled Shopkeepers, for the sake of getting a trifle more profit, vend tho most spurious compounds, under the same names. It is therefore highly necessary lo sec that the word ('Rowlands," is on the wrapper of each article. Sold by the Proprietors, •V ROWLAND k SONS, 20 Hatton Garden, London And by Chemists and Perfumers. ASSAY OFFICE, YATES STREET, VICTORIA, V. I. MARCHAND k CO., Assayers of Gold, JIHver, audi ores of every description. Gold antf allver assays made, and returns given within six bom's ib 8s»8 or coin, at the option of the depositor. dlO;;» 4 {; l Is. ! "i |9 3 »» > THE NEW WESTMINSTER TIMES. 4 Sloping intelligence. PORT OF VICTORIA, JAN. ARRIVED! Jan 26—sloop Lconcda, Allen, Port Townsend. brig W. I). Rice, Buddillgton. San Francisco. sclir Nanaimo, Walker. Nanaimo. .Jan. 14—Str Eliza Andi-rsoii, .Wright. Port Townsend. str Pacific. Patterson. San Francisco. Jan 'J.'i—Hark Jeanettc, Haveland, Port Townsend. bark Sea Nymph. Williams. Honolulu. schr Potter. Farwood, Port Townsend. sloop Lconede, Allen. Port Townsend. Jan 19—Str Otter, Mouat New Westminster. gcr Potter. Harwood. Port Townsend. canoe French*', French. Port Townsend. schr Black Hawk, Kennedy, Sookc. Jan. 2')—Str Eliza Anderson, Wright, New Westminster, Scinialiiiioo and Bellingham Bay. bark Cleopatra, Daggct, San Francisco. schr Mary Ann. Jones. Nanaimo, Jan 10—Canoe French)', French. Port Townsend. Jan 'Jo—schr Potter. Harwood. Port Townsend. schr Saucy Lass. Millington, Nanaimo. ScbrMnrv Ann. Jones. Nanaimo. .-tr F. Andi non, Wright. Port Townsend. About sixteen miners left by canoe for New Westminster. CLEARED. Jnn 2(1—schr Nanaimo, Walker, Nanaimo. schr Potter, Harwood, Port Townsend. schr Thames, Gilvice, N'anainio. schr Surprise, McKay, N. W. Coast. schr Lalla Rookli, Rogers, Port Town-end. sloop Dasliaway, Castello, Sooke. C. Lucy Jack. Cnraghcn, New Westminster, Jan 20—Str. Eliza Anderson, Wright, New Westminster. str Pacific, Patterson, San Francisco. schr I/lack Hawk. Kennedy, Sooke. schr Amelia. Thornton. Port Townsend. str Henrietta, .Moore, New Westminster. Canoe While Squall, Pratt, New Westminster. Jan 25—str Otter, Mouat, New Westminster. Jnn 21—schr Caroloua, Jones, Nanaimo. Jau 22—Bark Almatia, Richardson, San Francisco. Jan 21—str Eliza Anderson, Wright, Port Townsend Jan 23—stf Otter, Mouat, New Westminster. str Henrietta. Moore, New Westminster. schr Cnrolena, Jones, Port Townsend. schr Amelia, Thornton, Port Townsend. %k ftdu SJUstinmster (Limes. VICTORIA SATURDAY, JANUARY 28. BURNS' FESTIVAL. On Wednesday evening last, a large party of gentlemen met at the French Hotel, Government-street, to celebrate the anniversary of the immortal Burns, the People's Poet. The Chair was taken by Chief Justice Begbie, W. F. Mncdonald, Esq., M. L. A., and Robertson Stewart. Esq., Croupiers. Amongst the company were the following gentlemen :—Captain Gordon, M. L. A. j A. If. Green. Esq., M. L. A.; Arthur Bushby, Esq., Registrar of British Columbia; George Hunter Gary, Esq., Attorney General. M. L. A. ; D. G. F. Mac- ilonald, Esq. ; G. J. Wight, Esq. : — Hicks, Esq. ; Nutball, Esq. Also, Messrs. King, Walls. Cooper, Council, Ker, Doggett, Gambit'/., Smith. Trahcy, Lewis. Drake, Harris, Cm-swell. Captain Lewis, Dr. Hector, North West Boundary Commissioner, and many others whose names we were unable to learn, in all about fifty. We regret to say that a sad affliction which had fallen upon the family of A. G. Dallas. Esq., son-in- law of llis Excellency Governor Douglas, and Agent to the II. B. C, prevented the attendance of a number of gentlemen connected with that company. The following loyal /uiil other toasts were drunk and responded to with much warmth. " Her Majesty the Queen," followed by the National Anthem. '■The Prince Consort and the rest of the Royal Family," with much applause. "The Army nnd Navy." Captain Gordon returned thanks. " His Excellency Governor Douglas, and the Council of Vancouver Island." Drank with great applause, followed by three times three, and one cheer more. 11 The members of the Legislative Assembly.'' Mr. Cary returned thanks in a short and amusing speech. "The Trade of Victoria, and W. F. Macdonnld, Esq." Mr. Macilonald returned thanks.- •'The Press and Captain King." Captain King said that in the absence of the senior journalist of Victoria, which absence was much regretted, as it was a pity that all parties could not meet together in the present social way, forgetting all strife and enmity, the duty of returning thanks devolved upon him. more especially as his health had been proposed and drank in such a flattering manner. He would say that he felt greatly his incompetency to return thanks on behalf of the Press in a proper manner, for Ins life having been passed in another line of business, he felt he should be presumptuous in pretending to do justice to such unimportant subject, but he would only say that he hoped that atl the journalists of these colonics would unite in their endeavors to forward their interests. For his part he bad endeavored to do so to the best of his ability, and if in so doing, he, had given offence to any parly, he felt sorry for it. Before resuming his scat he would propose tho health of the legal profession, coupling with it the name of Mr. Wight. Mr. Wight returned thanks in very sensible terms. " To the memory of the immortal Burns,'1 was then proposed by Judge Begbie. in most appropriate terms, nnd was drunk with due solemnity. "The Justiciary and Judge Begbie.'' Judge Begbie returned thanks. Many other toasts were proposed and received with deserving honors, but we regret to say our space is too limited to permit of our giving them in detail, Messrs. FrankUn, Bushby, Watson, Watts, ('apt. Murray, Judge Begbie, and several other gentlemen favored the company with several Scottish songs, and nt half-past 12 " Awid Lang Syne" was sung with true Scottish honors, "'best ley on th, table. At Ibis period a deputation beaded by Mr. John Copland, from the other party celebrating Biirnsl festival nt the Colonial Hotel, arrived, requesting Judge Begbie. and his party to honor them with.their company, which was acceded to, and they were received with a right hearty welcome and kept if up till past :i o'clock. ql! BURNS' ANNIVERSARY. At the Colonial Hotel another dinner took place. A . dinner is the good old mode of commemorating an historical event, or continuing the name in remembrance, of some benefactor to his country. And it is satisfactory to find flint in this young colony the habits of the old country are respected. These meetings last night wcrve not ouly national but universal, parties from all countries where the English language is spoken, were present, and although all set under the British flag, there yfas but one feeling—honor to the memory of Robert Burns—this was echoed by the toasts anil responses, by the music iti its harmony, by the songs in their heart-stirring sciitiuacnts. The company .sat dowH nt H o'clock, at the Colonial. to a sumptuous dinner, their appreciation of which was soon visible. The feast of good things being ended, the flow of s«ul commenced, and the Chairman, Dr. Raijjc, proposed the. health of .the Queen and Royal Family., the Baud striking uji the National Anthem, to leave the ship, but the Captain said "he had something to say to that." Mr. Pemberton ordered him to his duty on board, and told (.'apt. R. that if necessary, he would keep him in jail until the barque sailed, that while be was determined to protect the sailors from violent treatment, (cases of which, ho regretted, had too frequently come before him from American vessels) "tic would guard the interest ofthe. ship owners and Captains, to the full extent of his magisterial authority. A Chixamax ix Tnonm.E.—A full-tailed celestial was charged by officer McDoncll, with giving and selling whiskey to an Indian. The facts are: On Sunday last, being tlie Chinaman's new year day, they had great feasts, ami iu various parts of the town, tables were spread with all the Chinese dainties that could be procured, to which was added (they not being Mussulmans or Dashaways) wine and whiskey. An Indian, a servant ofthe II. B. C, dressed to the nines in English fashion, entered and enjoyed their hospitality, which included a glass of cordial. Meeting an acquaintance in " blue " he informed him that " hi-u whiskey was in there'.'" pointing to the festive hall. In gratitude for their kindness the " grateful red skin " proffered to entrap them, and being supplied by the officer with half a dollar, returning to the house, but not being able to make the Chinaman understand what he wanted, he took a bottle from the table, threw down the coin, and darted from the house. The Chinaman admitted at once to the offence—"mogle ce ikkle wiky, tink no harm ec say spoke ingls." A strong appeal was made on his behalf, and Mr. Bnyley reported that the house iviis orderly, and there was no suspicion in the neighbourhood of their trafflcing with thclndiansfor whiskey Mr. Kwong Lee, the well known and respectable commission merchant, stated that the man had only been a few days, in Victoria, and did not know the law, and in the midst'of the rejoicing, the Indian had to accept the attention ofthe rest ofthe party His Worship gave full credit to the Chinamen for their orderly and good conduct, and trusted that Mr. Kwong Lee would continue )'is- exertions to instruct his countrymen, particularly in such matters as this before him. lie would willingly dismiss the case, but the man had acknowledged giving the liquor, and he felt it incumbent on him, in every case that was proved, to inflict a penalty. In this case he would mitigate the fine to the lowest sum, $20, and trusted that it would be a sufficient example to deter other Chinamen from breaking the law. John Stanley was charged by officer Carey, with selling a demijohn and tin pail full of liquor to nil Indian; Carey described the seizure ; when lie came to that, part " he confessed to rue." .Mr. Ring, council for Stanley, raised a legal objection and claimed his-right, according to the practice ol the Enghish courts, to cross-examine the witness, at that point as to what inducement he held out to the prisoner to make a confession. Alter considerable discussion, Mr. Pemberton considering that the direct evidence should be heard through, before cross-examination, it was elicited by bis Worship that Carey had told the accused that he was not the man that he wanted, but that if he made a confession, .Mr. Pemberton would make it right with him, but he need not confess, unless he liked, Mr. Pemberton reprimanded Carey for milking such a proposition, and finding that the usual caution had not been given, that anything be said would be used iu evidence against him—closed the whiskey case—but not being satisfied with the account the accused gave of himself, he bound him over to_be of good behaviour. Exoixe House—Hook a Ladokii Co.—This will be a very handsome building when completed, and all parties who have taken part in its erection, are entitled to the thanks ofthe community. The Bell, being a fine toned one, was raised to its lofty position yesterday aftorni o :, and startled the quiet citizens of our town by ringing forth an alarm. The weight of this Bell is said to be 600 lbs.; and its diameter 2 feet 7 inches. We arc not responsible for the opinions ' miles, witii Sloou judiciously invested, by j keeping on the west side of the river to express, but then cros.-iug which would he a considerable it' to ; a bridge ! might be built across the river here at little cod. there being an Island planted in the middle of the river, above high water mark, just iu the narrowest part, with good : firm rock buttresses on each side, widtli of river, about : :J0U feet ; a wire rope bridge would he best : we might! then proceed direct to Alexander without tho danger of being upset. There is only about 15 miles between here ' and Alexander requiring improving, with two bridges across the Bonupart, and a lew other insignificant ones; t!i'- Bonaparte bids fair some day to lie a great mining neighborhood, if quartz rock is any indication of gold. A wagon road is then completed via. the brigade trail, passing through tens of thousands of acres of line graz-; lug country, where a vast quantity ot mules are feedingI themselves ; animals require no barley mi tin- ■Upxuti- nnder trail : from this city there is also a rivi r trail, i which is said to be much shorter, only requiring improving: many cawe from Alexander direct to big bar, 30 miles from this place, in boat;. Canoe Creek is also rich on the route, many made large sums on it : all talk of returning in the spring—.-even-eighths of those who passed through here had plenty of dust, which is a more convincing pi oof to themselves ami friend-, .than all the letters that could be written, but nous veron the result in the spring. The Eraser, is a placid stream from Alexander above Ft. George; -cry many came down on two log.- fastened together : unfortunately, every one wished to rush for the Rocky Mountains, and would then conic back and work SI" diggings. There is an immense quantity of quartz rock all the way up. Mr. McCarty, a very intelligent gentleman, late in thill. I!. Co. employ, and who has been some year- in the country, went a prospecting tour witli somo California miners : they traced the blue lead from Web's shaft, on Horse Ely Creek, for upwarks of fifty miles, the same every now and then cropping out on the surface abounding with quartz veins; the shaft went through 12 feet of red gravel In-fore the blue lead was struck, which paid from ."> to lo cents to the pan; it was reported here that out ofthe shaft 30 oz. were taken, cannot vouch for the truth of it; want of provision was the cause of having to leave it for the present. On the Qucsnell river, alias Canal river, $100 a day was made: Dancing Bill has a hum on which himself and Co. are wintering ; have already taken out a comfortable pile—thought it was better for them to build a house and winter there—so brought Soon worth of provisions and remained ; many others. I think, are also staying there, as Mr. Morgan a packer, the last from there, informed me that all the provisions were being bought tip, he sold out in two days—think he bad a '.ruin ol 10 animals and a Donkey, the hitler of whicii started him iu the world ; he left for Victoria a Bhort time since. Major Downic. U. A.. dropped into li,y office, and n-ivc me an account of his travels, which it is useless ton-capitulate, be. doubtless, having furnished full particulars.' 1 think from nil 1 hear, and a very rough map 1 saw, made by a Canadian Frenchman, that the route via Stuart river 50 miles from Ft. Simpson, and via. a chain of lakes, is destined some future day, to be the chief route both to the diggings and the Atlantic, via Pacific Rail Road; see map iu the office of Mr. iioiufray. that I sent him— hope ere long, tlie Plumper will visit the region of Ft. Simpson and discover a good harbor and river, as she has lately done on Vancouver Island. The neighborhood of Ft. George, no doubt, in a few years will be a large stock raising country; wheat. although there was not much would weigh 75 lbs to the bushel, it was the finest any one ever saw; have seen some good specimens af quartz; mills will be running iu two years; any one. putting up a saw mill in the neighborhood of Canal River, could make a pile: lumber is, at present. $30 per 100 feet ; there is sonic line timber, Cedar, Pine, ka. Freight has been, up to this time, 21) cts. per pound to Alexander from here, nud from Douglas here. 10 to 18 cents; presume it will be less the coming spring; many intend to go into the line, bringing their first cargo from Oregon. With a wagon road, freight might go right through for 20 cents. Yale route is trying to run this down as much as possible, but if the road from Douglas is finished, it will have no show ; this route is open all the year round; mules' arrive here from the lake daily, and flour kc, is being stored ; but one or two trains would clear ns out ; there is not 10 lbs. of tobacco in the place, and for many days there was none. It was often the case in October last, that one could not buy a loaf, or Hour to make one: and all the freight on the road sold to arrive. Price of provision at present as follows : Beef, prime (at, 35 els.; potatoes 20 cts.; cabbage 15 cts.; turnips 1 2J cts ; Bacon 50 cts. ; butter $1,12J; beans -In cts.; rice 2.") cts.; sugar -10 cts.; spices 75 cts. per bottle; currants GO cts.; milk $1,50 per gallon; pork none; cheese do; candles 75 cts; firewood $5 to $0 per cord: lumber lo lo 15 cts. per foot; the lumber that was cut for the II. B. C. to build Ft. Bcrhin'cs with, and which, our own correspondent, of the late Gazette paperling said was furnished and wlrch was to have been built on this Hut, is now being sold in small parcels, ut 7.] nnd 15 cts. per foot, to build an opposition town yclept Parsonvilloj talking about parsons, think one is, or will be needed here in the spring; a colored gentleman has officiated once or twice, iiiioji b::lie\\o gives general satisfaction; could not attend myself, being culled off nt a distance. We have a considerable number of Indians about, many of whom are very badly off, having " halo miirk- a-mtick," so few salmon living to get this far—I think it wrong of the Government to al\\o,*'<4&c Wifef of-Kite fish lo be taken at Langley and New Westminster with nets &c, and so depriving the poor Indian of a scanty 'sustenance when there arc so many inlets on the Coast abounding with them. Perhaps Uncle Sam's people, will allow them to bo taken in the San Juan waters next year. By-tho-by, did Brig. Gen. Harney buy the j Indians'title to said Island? as the paperling informed ! us he was about to do, and so have a double right to I the disputed spot. What bus become of the -'Tanass" 'sheet? i\\ut having seen it of lute, 1 wits thinking it had ■ i join its cousin, the Daily Evening .V,,-.. ,, i ■•■ notoriety, which died about four ven*- I in i ousequencc of the Evening Bulletin starting!,, J*i| sition. Some reserve ought to made for the India -! we have no Date, fruit here, or it might siipergej,."'i: num. A considerable amount of disease iu among them, the result of the whites bene'''"'"' A Dispensary might be established at small coit!"1! have ha-', a great number under my care since l'- I here. They find out that the Boston man's diicvl remedies have more effect, than blowing and mttif'l stones iu a box, the modern diseases not being j,,,,"'!'.-j frightened away. "'".'I IJp here we hear of no outbreaks likely to taketit I Both myself, and my friend, our Judge, having nil' diligent enquiries, we Mini that the tales of fnj-. murdering white mi n, are :li-.- effects of drugged *h' I key at 25 cts. per drink, acting upon some person1! '1 toxicated brain. The Natives are too fond of the \\,\\" j man. and his various luxuries of diet, preferringthenibl their own hard fare. They do all the packing make themselves generally useful. We have no h I form, or semi-Grand-Jury-nonscnsical nicetino ».;''l on uji here as at New Westminster; the chief atteniLI ants of which, I bear, are late Californian know-noil I ing aspirants—Merchants with emptv .-tores u-,,„i I " * 4 » ■ j nU||i||ir I ing why up river folks do not purchase of them, \\\\,\\ all admire your paper up here, although it scliloin »' rives: our last date being Nov. 22nd. I would lily.,'1 subscribe for it, but it would never reach us, as I i„ I lievcyou mail it regularly to our Judge though lie nil dom gets it. In conclusion, was sorry to bear ofthe fire In Vfcto-I ria. but glad it did not extend further. I sec £j] V||l collected for the Marines, wlio only did as they ahvayj have done—their duty. ' I The Upper Country abounds with game—rein ,]...t as large as oxen, weighing from 500 to | third, named Alexander Cooper has his right foot J badly frozen that f am afraid I.-hall have to aiii]iuii}| llis leg in consequence of it. It occurred entiwl through his own carelessness in not keeping up witlittJ trail, and laying down, oil'from the trail with oiu-ulbsl boots on. lb- formerly kept the Restaurant at Mr. %\\ cox's Hotel, and like most unfortunates, arrived in oil midst without a cent. 1 took him into ii!vjHej»*_ ot charity, where he is likely to remain for sonic fei to conn-, lam just called oil'in a hurry, to attend J bad shooting case, about ten miles down the river, tl nppi ars that the wounded party was examining > rifltl carrying an ounce ball; no cap being on it bowers! they thought it was not loaded, and one of them uiifu'l Innately pulled the trigger, when it exploded; sImuh-I ing the thigh bone in a fearful manner. Ftom the sz-\\ count forwarded to me I am afraid amputation will l>| the result. To produce a revenue to finish the waggon road o:| the Douglas route. I would advise a Toll of ten centig on the 100 pounds being levied, and collected by till Magistrate or Con-table. Feathbmtoxe, To the Editor Nkw Wi:.-rMi.vsn:ii Times. Sin,—The election t'oi Nauaimo has resulted in tin return of A. R. Green, Esq., of Victoria. The purlitij electing the said gentleman understanding flint t'sl principles are Free Trade. Cheap Lands, and No Set-1 tnriau .Subsidies. True, our choice of a representnliHi was somewhat similar to that of the celebrated Kid Ifobson's mother, no other gentleman offering hitirf but we feel confident from the character given nsttl Mr. Green, that his political career will bring-nodis-J honor on his constituency. We believe an honest liissl (in politics as in all clscj the best guardian of duric-J tercsu. The schooner L.uigloy. laden with coals and with11 mail on board, sunk this morning while in harbor.I Providentially, no lives were lost. The fault lny nut] in the captain, but in the vessel whose general tnise;-] worthiness was known to the owners, as well as to tin charterer and crcsv. Ought there not be an inspect™ of coasters as well as of stenmbonts—the fonner-bV we believe in many cases, the most dangerous. I witnessed a most interesting launch of a vessel".! eighty tons, from the yard ot Benson k Co., a fcwile"! since". Being the lir.-t vessel built here, she is named^ the Alpha, and a pretty craft she Is. We are cnntin-l unlly increasing our local exports. And it beciitiiBI imperative on the proprietors to provide means, oilier| menus than those now existing, to obviate the mine* detention of vessels coining here for cargo. If personal I energy and devotediiess can effect this, the presentlotdl manager will surely succeed. We are now cxportu;! at the rate of one hundred tons per day, and linvewl doubt this rate of exportation will be speedily doubled.I if tlie means of shipping keep juice with the clciunnd.I Tiie.se facts, connected with the illimitable exlenlofl our c ml field?, and its daily improving quality, nssnrt| us of a tangible nud permanent future. I fear that t« bugbear of our colonial politics, the II. B. Coni|«!| bath frightened many into the belief that NnnaijiwW the hot-bed of despotism and the perfdetion 6( rclro-j gression. This is a wrong impression, morally awl physically. We need and will welcome settlers ef""! right sort. And I have no doubt sites for huiklin?! arc easily available, or for those who require P,ngri™i tural land. A good pushing man will find an iipeiui'fl for a restaurant and lodging house at Nanaimo, ami| would succeed. Will not the government also attend to us? We nec«l a resident magistrate. Our only law official is ft c»l stable of "tho Georges' school." Surely if we are |i»rtl and parcel of these colonics, our lt't;ul existence oiigli'l not to be ignored. We ask more attention tluini*»l present meted out to us, confident that our future ffl"'J mako itself heard. Omsu'"- Davictics. Tho Cincinnati Enquirer says, "Post, and Co. h" » shirt from a poor patient who by accident or niif» survived his treatment." A Democrat's definition of a gentleman.—V t-" , man is one who has no business in this world.— \""" ' The great American hit. Youth may sometimes «'• ford a lesson to maturity. All horse pistols have ec superceded by the revolvers of a Volt. .QueCn Elizabeth.—How opinions vary about g^. Queen Bess! How her enemies rail, and her 'r1'^ how they pud' her! But this may be said of l>orw»L and dress, her collar Was ruff, and her cliolei' rougher. The Sovereign People.—Of all tho sovereign 1'^ there are none who so richly deserve the ti"c'! on people iu Australia and California—for there; it w^ people ill .\\ iim fiiiii. ion. viii.iui inn—*«. —— , * rrOUl fault of every man if ho does not pick upsuflicie" ik during the day to make him. a sovereign bctot<< - evening.—Punch KSfcflH • -t \\ oi, ^>^ w_ THE KEW WESTMINSTER TIMES THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE. The Message of the President of the United States, being n very lengthy document, we shall content ourselves with giving a portion of it in each of our next is- suesuntil] it shall be completed. The subject of ''San Juan " being the most interesting to those resident in these Colonies, we shall commence with the following. Regretting that the Chief Magistrate of the Republic should .-till be under the delusion that any outrage has been committed, or any Ship of Her Majesty's Squadron sent to arrest an American Citizen.- Truth must prevail, and Mr. Buchanan will, doubtless, shortly dis- | cover the right of the question. Tiik San Juah Matter. Whilst indulging the hope that no other subject remained that could disturb the good feeling between the two'countries, the question arising out of the adverse claims of parties to the Island ofSan Juan, under the Oregon treaty of the 15th of June 1846, suddenly assumed a threatening prominence. In order to prevent unfortunate collisions on that remote frontier, the late Secretary of State, on the 17lh of July. 1855, ad- Bdressed a note to Mr. Crampton, then British Minister nt Washington, communicating the instructions which ic ( Mr. Marcy ) had given, on the 14th of July to Gov. [ Stevens of Washington Territory, having n special rc- Hcrencc to an apprehended conflict between cur citizens Bund the British subjects on the Island of San Juan. To prevent this, the Governor was instructed that the ■officers of the Territon should " abstain from all acts ■on the disputed ground which are calculated to provoke ™my conflicts, so far us can be done without implying the concession to the authorities of Great Britain of an exclusive right over the premises. The title ought to be fettled before cither party should attempt to exclude the other by force, or exercise of complete and exclusive sovereign rights within the disputed limits.'' In acknowledging the receipt, on the next day of Mr. larey's note, the British Minister expressed his "entire i(incurrence in the propriety of the course recommen I- d to the Governor of Washington Territory by your Mr. Marcy's ) instructions to that officer," and stating :iat he had " lost no time in transmitting a copy of int dor umeiil to the Governor General of British North anerica," ami had "earnestly recommended to his Ex- Bllency to take such measures as to him may appear 1st calculated to secure on the part of the British local thorilies, and the inhabitants in the neignborhood of e line in question, thecxcercisc of the same forbear- Joe which is inculcated bp Mr. Marcy on the nuthori- iud citizens of the United States." {Thus matters remained, upon the faitlt of this ar- Ingctnent, unt'd the lull of July last, when Gen. Harney pid a visit to the Island. He found upon it 20 Amcri- kn residents with their families, ami also an established of the Hudson's Bay Company for the purpose of [ising sheep. A short time before his arrival one of f residents had shot an animal belonging to the iipjiny whilst trespassing upon his premises, for ib, however, he olf'cred to pay twice its value: lint lat was refused.—Soon after, the Chief Factor of the pany at Victoria. Mr. Dallas, son-in-law of Gov. Jas. came to the island in the British sloop-of-war ilellite and threatened to take this American (Mr.) litler ) by force to Victoria, to answer for the trespass i had committed. The American seized his rifle, and 5d Mr. Dallas that if any such attempt was made he buld kill him on the spot. The affair then ended. (Under these circumstances, the American settlers e-entci! a petition to the General through Hie United ales Inspector of Customs, Mr. Hubbs, to place a ce upon the island, to protect them from the Indians | well as the oppressive interferanco of the authority of the Hudson's liny Company at Victoria, with r rights as American citizens. The General imme- ftcl.V responded to this petition mid ordered Captain Pickett, 9th Infantry, to establish his compnin ■ llcllcvne or Sau Juan island, on some suitable posi- 911 near the harbor at the south-eastern extremity, is order was promptly obeyed, ami a military post s established at the place designated. The force s afterwards increased, so that by the last returns whole number of troops on the island amounted in rgregato to G81 men. [Whilst 3 do not deem it proper, on the present occn- In to go further into the subject and discuss the ■gh'. which ought to be attached to the statements 111 ic British Colonial authorities contesting the occupy ofthe information, on which the gallant General it was due to him that I should thus present his hi reasons for issuing the orders to dipt. Pickett. Bui the.-c it is quite clear, that his object was to pre- II the British authorities on Vancouver Island from, i.-iny jurisdiction over American residents on the; [ml of San Juan, as well as to protect them against incursions of the Indians. ucli excitement prevailed for some time throughout ,'ioii. ami serious danger of collision between the Ill's was apprehended. The British had a large ua- force in the vicinity, and it is an act of simple jus- to the Admiral on that station to state, that he ly ami discreetly forbore to commit any hostile act, determined to refer the whole nll'uir to his go- fmeiitanil await their instructions. j multitude with a number of reasons to show thai their past conduct has been perfectly proper and natural. It la dozen men could be found to stand up and denounce leach net of dishonesty, it would create a better impression than the unanimous voice by which each State now pretends to silence all possibility of reproach. Some week, back, in allusion to a flourish from the Governor of Pennsylvania to the effect that that State, in her management of money transactions, was a beacon in the pathway of all her sister States, and a mode! whicii European nations could scarcely hopn to imitate. reference was made in the Times to some acts she has , committed of deliberate confiscation. In 184,'t she) issued bonds bearing 6 percent, interest, and redeem-E able in 1846 and shortly before the period for redemption of the principal, and after she had neglected to meet the interest, she notified to the holders that she j would not pay more than ■!'{ per cent, for the arrears f- of i! per cent., and that, instead of paving the principal, she would force them to take new bonds, bearing only|_ 5 per cent. To deny these facts would be impossible, because they stand in the archives of the Legislature. The plan adopted, therefore, is the old one of raising a counter charge, and a leading Philadelphia merchant has accordingly come forward to point out that the Timet has no business to allude to the matter, because the British Government ''deducts income-tax from the interest of their national debt, ' and on this ground we are warned to pluck the mote out of our own eye before we point to "real or imaginary faults" on the part of "an honest State" like Pennsylvania. To English readers it will seem incredible that such phrases can be paraded anywhere in print ; but it must be remembered that it is to communities to whom such things can be addressed that our artisans and others are told by discontented orators to look for happy examples such as might be realized here but for the wickedness of our aristocratic Government. The argument of the Philadelphia merchant is cupped by an approving note on the part of the journal in -which it appears, and it evidently has been accepted as a complete and triumphant purgation. Yet the writer must be fully aware that any country has a right to deduct income-tax from its public funds, so long as it is not exceptionable, and the same tax is levied on every description oJ' property. If j per cent, were deducted from an income on Consols, and an income on houses were allowed to go free, the case would then be one of confiscation, and vice verm. So tar, therefore, from the tax on Consols, as it at present exists, being inequitable, it could not be given up without a gross outrage on tlie first principles whicii regulate all such matters. In si'Vefal of the American States taxes are levied fairly on all classes of property, including, of course, the State debts, and in the neighboring State ot Maryland the average deduction from the interest on the debt has for several years past been 10(1. in the pound. But this has nothing to do with refusing to pay more than £4 15s. for a debt of £C, or to give more than a bond worth £80 to a creditor who claims £100. In this practice Philadelphia shines alone, although she is outdone as far as wholesale repudiation goes by Mississippi, Michigan, Arkansas, and Florida, and the most deplorable conviction is that a large proportion of the population, while they shout approval of those who step forward to sophisticate each misdeed, must be thoroughly aware of the hollowuess of the performance. BOOKBINDING done Cluiph and executed in the neatest manner. Orders left at the Victoria Ga- '.i:tte Office will bepunctually attended to. EVENING SERVICE. VICTORIA DISTRICT CHDRCII. IN pwIVK.T. SERVICE at the above Church, will be rT""Ev'r") TT,~\\k7'"lH!~R~'VF" SI /\\L/ hold on Sundav Evenings at half past six o'clock. L-L-l J-*—' -1—' v ■ ■ #*»»-*■ K-,-c-*o commence on Sunday next, Jan. 22na. SATURDAY, FEBRUAE The morning and eveuing services at 11 A.M.. and P. M.. will be held as usual. Edward Cbmgr. Incumbent. The Parsonage. Jan. Kith, 1800. 41 WASTED.—A good ordinary Biding HORSE,Saddle, and Bridle. Apply to " N," at this office. P. SALE BY AUCTION OK THK BEITISH SHI P G O ME LZ A. M. BACKUS will sell at Public Auction, on account of whom ii may concern, at his sales-room, on Vates-street. Victoria, on Saturday, tfie 25th of February next, at 12 o'clock, noon, the British Ship Gomklza, 521 tons register, with all her appurtenances, as she now lies moored in Scbtck Harbor, W. T. Terms :—Ten per cent cash on the day of sale, and the balance on tlie Monday following, when the bill of sale will be ready. The Gomclza has a full poop deck, and a top-gallant forecastle. Inventory at the Auctioneer's office. janf2-tc SP'OEBOEG & CO., Wharf Street. Victoria, V. I. Received ex Sailing Veasels and Steamers, u general G luccd T rpOBACCO and TOBACCO PIPES— For sale, d28 By ROBERTSON STEWART k Co. Washington Restaurant. AND IMPROVED. THE ADDEESS REFITTED mo 1 THE LORD BISHOP of British Columbia, to be presented on Monday next, is lying for Signature at the Bank of British North America. HENRY P. PELLEW CREASE, SkcretarYjjwo (em. Victoria, Jan. 28, 1860. j 28-li From the Government Gazette of Jan. 24th. BRITISH COLUMBIA. PROCLAMATION. By His Excellency James Douglas, Com pnnion of bite .Most Honorable Order id ('no Bath, Governor and Commander-in- Chief of Her Majostyjs Colony of British Columbia and its dependencies, Yice Admiral of the same, &c, etc. virtue of tin Act ofParlia- ed in the 21st and 22ml years ofthe Reign of Her Host Gracious Majesty the Queen, and by a Commission under the Great Seat of tlie United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, in conformity amks Douglas,Governor ofthe ish Columbia, have been author- TjmiEREAS, by * * nii'iit, made and pas [advertisement.] To the Ftlitor of the Victoria Gazette. Sin,—Will you have the kindness to publish the enclosed Subscription List, amounting to $234.50 being all that has been subscribed towards defraying the expense I have been at, in erecting the light at the entrance of the Harbor, the total cost of whicii will exceed $T(i(l. Previous to commencing it. I was assured by numerous parties in this town that there would be no difficulty, in raising sufficient funds to pay for any outlay that would be required. Acting on this and their urgent solicitations, I undertook the work, and now find myself liable for some $500. Trusting there may still be found some persons sufficiently interested in this great undertaking, to re- mmember me, 1 remain, &c, J. N.UII.K. ; ami assortment of ^ ROCERIES, Boots. Shoes, Clothing, Blankets, and Domestic Dry floods, whicii1 they oiler at reprices to the Trade, 2000 sks Golden (late Flour, 2000 " " Age do, 1000 " Self Rising do, 500 mats China Sugar, loo hf bis N. 0. do, loo " " S. 1. do. 1000 sks Beans, l.oo bags Rio Codec, 50 Crkilis choice Buffer, 5(1 cases Bacon. 50 " I U. Lard. 50 chests Black Tcaf 50 " (ircen do, 5oo boxes Candles, Oysters; Chickens; Turkies;' Sardines Pilot Bread ; Raisins; Chocolate; Powdered Sugar ; Vcasl Powders; etc.. etc , etc. 50 bales assorted Blankets. SP0RB0RG & Co LANGLEY BROS, IMPORTERS AND DEALERS ENGLISH AND FOREIGN DRUGS, C IT EM I OA T.S, DYK-S'/'UKF!*. Perfumery and Toilet Article^ GENUINE PATENT MEDICINE. SEEDS. GARDEN, nil IT. ITKLH AND MOWER, Of relihbV qualities. Paints-, Brushes, Window GktSiJ, Putty ami Varnishes.) oils: Rami and Boiled Linseed, China, Sperm, Lard, Polar. Xraisfoot, Coal and Machine. —ALSO— Aii Invoice Floor Oil Cloth. J20-1 AUCTION SALE. ON the 10th of MARCH, 18(10, will be sold at Public Auction, the Lot t fronting Government street, and known as the Hudson's Bay Company's Garden, if not previously disposed of. Plan of sub-divisions may be seen at L.D. LOWENBERG'S Office, Government street, bet. Vales and Johnson si. j20-'-'ni therewith 1, .1 Colony of Brit izc< 1 by P •ociamation 1 sued under the Public to make laws, insti- , for tlie peace, order. FINANCIAL TRICKERY. &e following extract from the City Article in u rc- 1 number of the London Times, will doubtless prove sting to our readers :— |The recent announcement of the surreptitious issue 11,000,000 of National Stock by the Austrian Gov- Bent Mains thus far not to have been billowed by attempt at explanation or apology. It must, there- be inferred that there is no extenuating plea tible, and, indeed, it would be difficult to conjee- iny such possibility. The breach of faith by the Government a few months buck, when they id to pay in specie those particular dividends were expressly stipulated to be always so disced, and insisted upon the holders taking paper at of exchange to be arbitrarily fixed at certain Is, greatly aggravated the financial disrepute, was already one of the worst symptoms of the jtion of the empire ; but this lust discovery scarcely lower depth to be attained. In future no fcienl that may be put forth can be entitled to the est reliance, mid an especially disagreeable fea- the matter is that it admits of no reparation Innot be retraced. The only offering now to be |p public opinion would consist in the immediate sal of the offending Minister. If tin1.', .step is not Id, all future AiistrinuTdniis'should be excluded the European Bourses, and the Committee of the |n Stock-Exchange would perform a service to honesty by at once setting an example in adopt- rc(|iiisite resolutions, {various Life As.-ui'anee-ofliccs complain of want jiness. This ought not to be the case in times of rospciity, when few are without the means to tome provision for the future. There could be atcr sign of want of thrift, and it might form a t subject of remark on thu part of the numerous now addressing popular audiences on social Inomlcal topics. As a general rulo it is to be ended that among the majority of the public tial steps arc mostly taken at periods when they the maximum of ineoiiveiiicnco. In times of ' and pressure the faculty of cautiousness be- dispioporlionately active, nud many aro then ihen they have hardly sullicieut for their eur- Ints, to repair the neglect of precautions which, kcl at the proper period, would never have been with any appreciable sacrifice. vorsf financial 'sign among the repudiating ^f America is that whenever their dollnqtioncics Sited noi nearly the whole of the population, as Hill the journals, at once endeavor to deny or pom. There never seems to be even the frag- I an independent party to denounce tlie wrong, Jznrds, since even those who urge the uxpedi- I redeeming "any default commonly flatter the Seal of tlie said Colony ttttions, and ordinances and good government ofthe same. And Whereas, it is expedient that town lots, suburban lots, and surveyed agricultural lands in British Columbia, which have been, or which hereafter may be offered for sale, at public auction, and remain unsold, should be sold by privato contract. .Now therefore, 1 JamksDouglas, Governor of British Columbia, by virtue ofthe authority aforesaid, do proclaim, order, and enact; as follows:— The Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for the time being, for British Columbia, and till Magistrates, Gold Commissioners, and Assistant Gold Commissioners, by the said Chief Commissioner authorized in writing in that behalf, may sell by private contract any of the lots and lands, hereinafter mentioned, at the prices, and on the terms hereinafter rc- spoctivoly stated—viz, a. Town and suburban lots which have been, or hereafter may be ottered for sale tit public auction, and remain unsold, at the upset price, and on the terms at and on which the same were ottered for sale at such auction. b. Agricultural hinds surveyed by the Government Surveyor, which may, or shall have been ottered for stile at public auction, and remain unsold, at ten shillings per acre, payable one half in cash at the time of sale, and the other half at the expiration of two years from such sale. And the nurchasor of any agricultural land aforesaid shall purchase, subject to such rights of wit}-, and water as may bo hereafter decbarod by some 'writing under tho hand of the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works aforesaid. Issued under the Public Seal of tho said Colony, at Victoria, Vancouver Island, this twentieth day of January, A. D. one thousand eight bun dr'ed and sixty, and in tho twenty- third year of Ilcr Majesty's Reign, by mo, JAMES DOUGLAS. SUBSCRIPTION LIST, t is intended by the Harbor Master to erect a light at the South entrance of Victoria Harbor, during this week. Persons interested in this are requested to subscribe toward defraying the expense. Steamer Eliza Anderson Steamer Pacific W". Skill', schrWild Duck II. Myers, Myers' Wharf II. W. Berry," schr Plying Mist I). F. Foster, schr Rosalia C. A. Gillinghnm, agent P. M. S. S. Co Victoria S. N. Company John T. Little, k Co , agent Victoria Coal Co Dickson, Campbell, k Co Thomas Thornton, schr Amelia Hugh McKay James Trolley Southgate k Mitchell J. Ducle Cusheon W. Church, Pronto Frank Saunders, schr Wild Pigeon. W. II. Olllver F. Pcarks C. T. Allen, sloop Leonedc II. Collin, schr Harriet Lloyd, schr (let Up and Get Daniel F.lger, schr Reporter Suin'l Price k Co .lanion k Green J. Rogers, schr Lalla Rookh ...S 25.00 ... 10.00 5.00 ... ID.00 ... 10.00 ... lo.oo ... 10.00 ... 25.00 ... 25,00 ... 20,00 3.00 5.00 5.00 .. 20.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.0(1 5.00 5.00 5.00 3.50 .. lo.oo .. 10.00 .. lo.oo 3.00 §1234.50 ■VTBW WESTMINSTER. A few Lots to be disposed J^ of at the price paid at the Government Sale. j20-tc SELIM FRANKLIN & Co. ('AMPTMvNK, lifRNIN't i FLUID AND • ALCOHOL, For L eotJl Oil tt-e AMPS: and Burl . ifcc. Ac. ling Fluid, On prom lers executed at the lowest ptly dispatched. innrkc 1 rates, dlJ-1 nikI irr 1 7UU SAI.L. ev D M HALL. ' (WO sacks F.xlru Superfine Flour, Ml bis llaxnH do. 650 sucks Barb'y, loo do Oats. &OU mats Hatavia Bice, In Lots to suit.' S'lf'TllOATK .i'.i-tc. MITCHELL, Onion Wharf. S'1 ADDI.FItV and CART HAHNKSS, For sale, 8 ROBERTSON STEWART & Co. 1) 0G FOUND.—I-ast week-a small itull Tarrier fol- owed the advertiser.- The owner can obtain it bv calling at the Udtelil Cilice and paving expenses. 101 ' JAMES STUART. CURTIS & MOORE OKI.I. Fine Bathing COI.OCNE at 75-cents per quart VICTO prov j20-tc RIA PROPERTY—Improved and Uuiin- cd. in various parts of the Town, For sale by SELIM FRANKLIN k Co. NOTICE TO BUILDERS. nnENDERS will be received up to Tuesday, 31st Jan- |_ nary, for the erection of a Stone House near Victoria. Separate tenders will be required for the following department.; : No. 1—Mason and Prick Work ; No. 2—Carpenter and Joiner Work; No. 3—Plasterer's Work ; No. t—Plumber's and Tinsmith's Work; No. 5—Painter's and (lla/.ier's Work. Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of the undersigiiad. The lowest tenders will be accepted, if otherwise satisfactory. JOHN WRIGHT, Architect, Vates-street Victoria, January 18th, I860. td IX CURTIS & MOORE TliF. BAY BUM at ?&eonts pOTqttoM fcotl CURTIS & MOORE SELL the celebrated PR/ Quick Perfume, and I"* VNGIPANN.Vf and'Kiss Mo' 'muudes. CURTIS & MOORE T I0ENSED to Sell A.LCOIlOt, -JU &e. &e. QIXL all CURTIS & MOORE their GOODS at San Francisco1 prie<*i|. It E M E M B E R CURTIS & MOORE (Y L-S. ROYAL HOSPITAL. N SFN'DAY next, the 29th January, three Sermons will be preached in Victoria District Church, in nil of the Fund or the ROYAL HOSPITAL ; in the morning and evening, by the RlQIIT Rkv. Tuk Loud BlsUOP of Columbia, and in the afternoon, by the Rev. E, ClUDOE. A collection will be made after each sermon. Divine Service to commence nt 11 oclock a. m.,3 p. m., and (ij o'clock r. M. \\ PI'lic Institution has, from its commencement, in October 1K,'>8, been open for the reception of the indigent sick of all nations without distinction. It is at present in debt, and greatly in need of support. Subscriptions and donations will be thankfully received by the Secretary, the Rkv. E. Cuiduk, the Treasurer, A. T. PbmbkuTON, Esq., and the otler members ot fhe Committee. Contributions of obi linen, clothes, provisions, &c, sent to the Hospital, will be gratefully acknowledged, EDWARD CHI DUE, Hon. Sec. Victoria, Jan. 25th, I8G0. j25.ll NOTICE. THE Dasliaway Association, No. 15, of Victoria, V.I., would beg to call the attention of residents on this Island and British Columbia to the undermentioned power to grant Charters, received from the Parent Association, in San Francisco. At n meeting of the Parent Dasliaway Association, held on Christmas evening, December 26, 1850, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. Retplved, That the Pioneer Dasliaway Association of Victoria, V. I., be authorised and empowered to institute Branches and grant Charters to all branches forming on Vancouver Island, and throughout British Columbia, advising this Association of all charters so granted. Further information can be obtained on application to the Secretary. SAM. BIOIIAM, Secretary. Victoria, January IT, 1800. tc TTTARRANT all their GARDEN, Fruit, Flower, ami W Kiel ' ' eld seeds to grow. •) all parts of the United States and Cumulus, via Panama and Tehuoatepee and Southern Overland routes; Unsnfpnssed facilities for dispntching freight and packages to all parts of Europe. Shipments direct from England vte Southampton and AspinwuII. — Treasure Shipped and Insured at lowest rateB. Packages and Letters received np to bifiwi.hour of sailing. .. » Checks on our office in San Francisco. Exchange on nil the principal efties in the Unite-' States and Canada. Also, on The UNION BANK OP LONDON, and" ,. . n . ROYAL DANK, DUBLIN, Receive Deposit?, general and special. Buy Gold Dust, Land Warrants, Treasury WumWv Bills on London and Certificates on *au Francisco Banks . Advances mafo on Gold Dust. Purchase GoodB of every description. Execute Commissions of all kinds, and make Cotfoe- tions at any point .in tho United States, Canada, or Europe, ' ' Office, Yates street, between WW and'Government roots. d3" t0 C. C. PENDERGAST, Affent Royal Hotel WHARF STREET, VICTORIA. Board; per week...... ....$Ita$g 09 Bimrd arid Lodging, por wee!?....-.,.....$10 00 Wiuo, Ales, and Liquors of the best description. Prlvn'to Rooms for Families. largo HALL stutnhlo for Balte or Public JAMES WILCOX, Proprwtw, Meetings. d3-tc \\ y , i ii& R K HI MM '■'■ ' HHNHHHPHHHMNI Yli^^TwisTMiNS t i retimes] x xl. xj -L' -" ... —.--rrrrrriiin ;•. in— lEorvcsponiieiuc. Wc are tiot responsib'.i for the opinions of our carresp cuts. Every communication must have a bona signature attached, to ensure publication. ■Old- fide [From the Victoria Gazette of January 23.] To the. Editor Victoria Gazette. Slit.—As the advertisement whicii appears in your paper concerning the improvement of the Harrison mneli rlisRiission amongst our among-t our undertaking, River, has occasioned much discussion towns-folk, a few remarks relative to th may not be uninteresting. On the 18lh instant, I wrote "to our Colonial Secretary for more full information to enable me to computi a tender for the proposed works, when 1 was requested to call at the Government office, whicii I did this morning. Mr. Young received me very courteously, and explained in a frank and intelligible manner the state of affairs, handing to me at the same time a sketch of the rapids, and Capt. Grunt's report. This document sets forth that it is proposed to carry a brush dam :i feet above the present water level', for a distance of 330 yards; its dimensions to-be 0 feel high, lo feet at the top, and 16 feet base, with trestles 10 feet apart liuely braced, and filled in with layers of brush and gravel. The estimated cost is £0, per running yard, being £2,100 for this portion, and should 400 yards more lie found necessary, tho amount would increase to £2,4uu more. This appears to be the approximate estimate for the whole work without dredging, tho cost of whicii is not given. Now I cannot agree with flic popular opinion that, the plan is bad. and the estimate is much too high. As the contracting parties are to be paid from the tolls,, (to be levied over a protracted period.) and not in cash down, I do not think the computation excessive. But then the question arise- will such nil outlay ensure; that the river be navigable upon the completion of tin- proposed works ? Certainly not, and not until a "wing wall" be constructed upon the opposite side to pen back the water and throw it towards the centre of the down stream. According to the natural laws of gravity, the velocity of the water will be-increased, as will also the friction upon the sides in n much greater pro- i portion. Can the island therefore at the terminus of the embankment resist the additional force'? 1 should think not. especially when the flow is exposed to much variation from the melting of snow and sudden falls of rain. 1 Ehall again refer to this subject, meantime, I am yours, .vc D. G. F. Ma.CD0SA.LD Juny. 21st., I860. Gazette. United States, that to pull a hair out of the lion- tail is a. specific for every damaged fortune cud every clouded fame. War is impossible ! therefore America shows her spirit by every now and then giving a kick to England. War is impossible, therefore England persists in not feeling the kick, but in meeting it as a i friendly nudge. The other day a General Harney made himself un- mortal by sending a party to invade a British Island.] or at any rate an island iu the British possession, andI 'regulated by an English justice of the peace. We. j ! however, were as usual (although with a large naval I a 'force at our command) pacific and pencetul, andl put the best construction on the act, and asked for theilv i reason : Reasons were given, but as theywerc based J ;„ ; upon the invention of a fact which had never happened. I we, through our local governor, most civilly intimated that they were not conclusive. General Harney replied iu effect, that he accepted our apology, and would continue his occupation. The American tail are therefore loud in their enthusiasm for General Harney, and now that it has been shown that the reason assigned by him was a pure fabrication—alt excuses arc thrown aside— and the cry is. "the island of San Juan is the key to the Gulf of Georgia, we want, it and we are bound to have it." Shall such puerilities as these affect the hereditary|og sympathies, the national analogies, the private friend-'.;.- -hips, and the political and commercial relations of the two greatest nations of the globe. With what pride do many Americans exclaim •• Fuimus Trots.'' and with what respect and veneration they refer to their British descent'.' No. rather let us hold out the right , L_ baud of fellowship to that great and noble portion of the American nation who form the bead, and join with them if possible, in correcting a few of the eccentricities of the tail. •• War is impossible." A man nami (1 Surani r, I '■ B .; a - the hands of Carey, for -' llinga c tie; infusions ol' the bar. but of btoke away at lull speed, followed ack Bill, fell i- i'uil. not ■-.. Black 1 i'bv di tectjb Colonial Secretary's Office1 Victoria V. I., 18th November, lHol). IJEESONS wishing to subscribe to the Victoria Gazette, arc requested to leave orders — -- . n....,-* v...,. ■ ... . Ax Axr.Lo Saxon. LAT We copy the followin San Francisco Bulletin. FROM EUROPE. immary of News from the December 8th, 18.".0. have European dates to the shed for general information. By command, both h,t^veraTfa?rs; when Tailor blue jacketf The following opinion of P^"«J ^ j£ hauledBlack Bill, and won the race,to use ofliccr TaUo^ence to the transfer of real estate is herevntn pun own words, -it'was a regular steeple chase. T ca.-ewas clearly proved—lined £10 or three mont imprisonment. William A. G. Youno, ££^^£^*H^& Acting Colonial Secretary- itated belonged to the notorious Jones, who jr_ applications for Title Deeds to the town kl lot-'in British Columbia have been made which .,„„„ unfortunately, be granted; the English law, v ■ has ruled in HrHish Columbia since the formation with W. F. 1IEKBE. News Depot, Yatc Wharf, as we have conceded to him the sole i carry that paper and to furnish it to subscribers in the room at The time, au-l threatened to shoot tnVT India;; if he tc-M where lie got the whiskey. L 1 ■f^^cX;^ -•'"''"•.state in land must be made by a writing, sealedjmd '' w:l' delivered by the party transferring, and that the worU r'"' cat,t1' heirs » should be coupled with the name of the person ,.,,i..^ lo . . ,. •. a.. :r ,i.i\\. iri-.i-iter estate Max Lost.—It is said that a white man em pi a Farm at Rocky Point, adjoining Mr. Coot property, has been missing for some time. 11 lecn about three week- since, searching f j*very exertion on the part of the Farm been" made without sue. ess. This being the s. man who has disappeared from the same ncighl THOMSON & WADDING TON, C V R ED Ft S II M E R 011 A X T 8, JOHNSON STREET, VICTORIA. Merchants and shippers liberally dealt with. -Tevss Cash. d5-tc o whom the transfer is made, it any greater cstat ban an estate for life is intended to pass, the jorlioo. ftt tQ completc a purchase of a town lot commenced within a few weeks, it is hoped the police authorities Mmo ^^ perg0I1) ,ultl tho rjght to the land in tut will cause strict enquiry tube made. • t,K> person transferring, arc both interests in land Philharmonic Society.—We hear with much plea,'. uirin0. the above formalities for their valid transter, sure that the abovo Society contemplate giving th,ei,nd iu both cases the word « heirs,' should hiuo i.een inceri (oueof a series) to its members next Moil,lm1. Hence 1 am unable to issue rown (.rants to V new scries will be presented this year in thub.purchascrs who are unable to produce a ueca, ..: ri .-ei.ecH-n intplv foruici -...n(.,i m& sealed by the original purchaser lrom tlie first day. ._ .. ^^ Society's organization. The orchestra, lately forinei will be composed of members ofthe Society, each mem her is entitled to a free admission and two tickets. New Westminster. — Several improvement talked of, among the rest nn Hotel. This establish tiient we bear will be carried on by .Mons. Pro-per. wh was, as proprietor ofthe Colonial Hotel, much np proved of by all classes. We have no doubt the cou teinplated House will prove a benefit to himself, and as suredly will be a boon to New Westminster, where ,-ucl an establishment is sadly needed. Tin: Baro.uk Ska Nyjiimi.—The arrival of this vessel whicii was looked for with great anxiety, was hail* with pleasure on 'I'm -day last. It is not often that w to record such n series of disasters as have be cleared from 'rown A measure to remedy past evils shall be immediately anrcpared. (Signed) George Hunter Gary. QA1NTS and COLORS, d28 U1 ' by ROBERTSON STEWART k Co. "garden and agricultural SEED WAREHOUSE, No. 108 California-streot, SAM FRANCISCO. TO THE SEED TRADE, 7*B have the largest and most varied assortment of JOB Posters, PRINTING, COMPRISING w t- - — - Fresh Field nnd Garden Seeds in the state. \\n hat fall • fallen this vessel. oudou ou.th her. ■p., ,/„, Editor Victoria •<<^,,,,.. Mti. Editor,—But recently arrived in the colony, and; nn Englishman to the back bone. I am yet a decided1 enemy to all those prejudices with which John Bull, in spite of all his excellencies i- apt to be imbued, and whicii lead to a nervous anticipation of evil and dread of our neighbors. This appears to me to be the case in Victoria, with regard to our American brethren, and is too apt to lead from a difference of opinion on political subjects, to private quarrels and social disunion. A war between England and America is impossible : such is the conviction of every reflecting man in both countries, and even those wild agitators who proles-1 sionally disseminate predictiouf of evil nnd danger.- are probably of the same way of thinking. It is impossible, not only by reason ofthe strong1 sympathies that bind us together, not only by reason of our common origin, and closely connected interests, but also from the awful character which every one knows such a contest would assume—a war between England and America wool I be almost a civil war, the most cruel I the most relentless! the most bitter. It would be produced only by an exasperation on both sides, arisen to a pitch of national madness. It would , be marked by an intensity of passion which would carry the combatant.-far beyond the ordinary courtesies and moderation of a mere national contest. Notwithstanding any stipulations that may have been | made in calm moments, the commerce ol both conn-I tries would become the prey of rovers and pirates on | every sea. England's strength and England's treasure j would be expended in distant expedition.- to destroy those glorious and peaceful achievements of her own children which are now her pride. Our factories would! be closed, and the mouths dependant on them without ■ bread ; putting forth in our anger all our strength, we should be defenceless amongst our European neighbors, and fall from our high position of co-equality with the greatest powers in the world. On the American side the spectacle would be one ; of greater horror. The fair cities of tho Atlantic in j flames, their commerce cone, and their somewhat in-1 dated system of commercial credit rent, population destroyed—a ruthless warol slaves and masters raging throughout the hind. Bloodshed on the sea and bloodshed on the shore, and nothing growing but fierce and unnatural hatred. Europe, and Asia would look on with surprise and exultation, watching these paroxysms of frenzy between the terrible Anglo Saxon races, wondering to see that vast family whose expansion they had envied, whose industrial energy they bad found it in vain to emulate, now engaged in the mad enterprise of destroying their own property and shedding their own blood. These thoughts although unspoken, are present to I every mind. It is this which produces the universal! conviction that an event so disastrous and so purport-! less can never be worked out by reasoning being-. This common belief has. however been very differently followed up in the two countries. It has made England careful of oll'cuce, long suffering, prone to put the best interpretation upon every act, eager always to j believe that offensive words nnd offensive pretensions occur from any other motive than that of giving offence. We have taken every thing from America as the lawyers say " Mitiori senser," as it was once held in our law courts in obedience to this maxim, that to call n man a thief was not. slanderous, because the word might have been intended only that the gentleman was - a stealer of fair ladie's hearts: so we in our political and diplomatic relations have distorted every thing! that looked offensive into some less obvious but innocent meaning. We have said to ourselves, " War is impossible, and therefore we will not suppose that our cousins Intended to do any thing whicii could force it upon us." On the otlter hand, the Americans have often arrived at the opposite conclusion from tho same axiom. They seetn^o have said. " War is impossible. therefore we may deal-with our old mother as some not very particular folks deal with women and clergymen, insult her ami extort from her with impunity," This is far from being, we admit the feeling of the respectable part of the great American people, which has sentiments as civilized as those of the same .lasses in Europe ; but the misfortune is that it is this feeling which sometimes prompts the national action. The American nation in its moments of excitement is like it snake marking its prey. The middle part of its body is curved up out of action, and in its spring the head is forced forward by the motion of its tail. We know this in England, and allow for it, when every other mail brings us volumes of grievances which have no basis in fact, and liles of declamations against atrocities that never existed. Upon all these occasions there is much bluster in America, and some trouble in Oowning-street, but the English public onlv say'' War is impossible,1'and turn to some more interesting subject. Downing-strect protests, but generally gives way. Nominally it is the American head, but Downing-strect knows that practically it is the American, or rather the Irish-American tail with which it has to do. These different methods of acting upon the same convictions have now gone on for some years, and have almost become an American institution. If a Yankee fillibuster should happen to be in a strait, he invents some outrage from u British cruiser and becomes a hero. If a military man should be a little under a cloud, he invents an aggression on the part of an English Governor, and resents it in a spirited manner. He aiso becomcc a hero, perhaps a President. It seems to be now pretty generally understood in the W St By the Golden Gate we afternoon of 8th December; THE CONGRESS. It is said by tho London Post to be decided that the Congress will assemble nt Paris, on tho 5th of January. It is certain that England has agreed to the proposal that the Congress shall be held at Paris. Among '.he powers which have already sent in their adhesion are Great Britain, Austria, Prussia, and Sardinia. The Patrie, of 5th December, says: "We are assured that most of the European powers have given in their adhesion to the Congress.'' A dispatch dated at Rome. on the 2d, says : " The report that the Pope had already consented to be represented at the approaching Congress, mid that his Holiness had appointed Cardinal Antonelli First Plenipotentiary, is without foundation.'' The principal representatives of the four great Continental Powers will, it is reported, be the following : Russia, Prince Gortschakoff; Austria, Count Rechberg : France, Count Walewski; Prussia, Baron SchloinitB. Martiner de la Rosa will represent Spain. All the powers will be represented by two plenipotentiaries. The Opinione, of Turin, confidently points to Count Cavour as the probable First Representative of Sardinia. A later dispatch, however, says: "There is every reason to believe that the King would so far yield to the wishes of Franco as to send M. favour, who is very distasteful lo his former friends, as plenipotentiary to the Congress. it is probable that Count Arose, personal friend ofthe Emperor, will be named to represent Sardinia as Fit Plenipotentiary. ITALIAN AFFAIRS. Garibaldi, having no military occupation on his hands promises to devote his time to the musket-fund commission. The new Electoral law for ibc Lombardo-Sardinian Kingdom is promulgated. The number of deputies is lixed at UiJO, being about one to every 30,000 inhabitants. An elector must be turned 2o years, and must have learned to read and write. I A Turin dispatch ofthe 2d say3: The separate Government of Parma, Modeua, and Ilomagna are suppres- ed from the 8th December. These Provinces willhavc one sole Government with a Ministry sitting at Modena, and a Commission and Commander of the military forces sitting at Bologna. The affair of the delegation of the Regency of Centra! Italy to Ifuoncompagi has been arranged to the satisfaction of all parlies. JI. Bnoncompagni was to proceed immediately to Florence, with the rank of Governor-General will extend to the command of the military forces ofthe line, and the relation of Central Italy with Piedmont and the foreign Powers. The Morning Post says: •• Crowds of Jesuits are seeking refuge in Sardinia since the suppression of their order iu the Romagua.'' i The Post says: " It i3 rumored that the infant Mor- tara has been brought to Piedmont, as the movement in the Papal Stales might have prompted a coup de main for his rescue. The Pays says: "The King of Naples has authorized the laying of a telegraph cable between Gaeta and Corsica, by means of which Naples will come into direct communication with Paris." The Movimento of Genoa publishes the following letter, addressed by Gen. Garibaldi to Capt. Baggio, Yeui- tinn : Dear Capt. Baggio:—I entirely concur with you in tlie plan of an Italian crusade, and I think it a measure worthy of a people which is resolved to reorganize itself at all hazards. What I would not have is the title of generalising. Say that I am with you, and that is enough. When you want me, .-end for me; but let it then be ready for action. Garibaldi. Genoa, November 26th. CHEAT llltlTAIX. A complete 12-pound buttery of Sir W. Armstrong's guns, carriages, limbers, hospital and ammunition waggons, forges, &(-.. was ordered to be packed on thejlstb December, to be transmitted overland to China. The Powerful had commenced shipping two heavy batteries ot liti-poundcr gnus, with an equipment to form u thorough siege train and requisites, to subdue the rcsistence offered to the passage ofthe Peiho. The London Observer says : " It is stated that an oiler has been made by Lever, for the purchase of the Great Eastern, of the most liberal character. The terms are said to be .£(10,000 down, to form a working capital to complete the ship, to charter her lor twelve months', pay the shareholders five per cent, in advance, and lo have "the option id' purchasing tho ship for £330,000, being the amount of the capital of the present company.'' A special meeting of the shareholders of the Great Eastern was called for the loth December, afterwards postponed to the 7th January, to receive a report from the Directors. The Chairman had intimated his intention to request the shareholders on that occasion to appoint a committee to enquire into the affairs of the undertaking from the commencement. All questions of dispute between the company and the contractor are left to arbitration. The Daily Xetrs says that meanwhile, with a view to provide the means for meeting the Company's liabilities, the Hoard have arranged to raise money upon the security of the vessel, or in other words, to mortgage her. Moody, the mate of the American ship Mary, bad been convicted of manslaughter, for killing a sudor named William, at Newcastle, lie had been condemned to penal servitude for life. The ship Neptune, for New Orleans, was run into in the mouth of the Mersey, by u steamer. Amount of damage not stated. Eighty thousand pounds has been recovered from the Royal Charter. From an official source, the Court Journal learns that the number of men enrolled in rifle companies was •10,500 on the 19th November. A meeting attended by from forty to fifty persons bad been held at the freemasons' Tavern, for the purpese of organizing a Loudon Irish volunteer rifle corps. Sisinor Mortara, the Jewish father, whose child Edgar The people of Central Italy loudly demand the return of Garibaldi. Count Walewski say- that France will support Austria in obtaining the recall of the Grand Dukes. The Spanish war against Morocco was progressing favorably for the Spaniards, who defeated 4000 Moorish troops who had attacked their redoubt at Cueta (?)—30 Spaniards killed and -lUO wounded. Rumors of the bombardment of Tangiers by the French had caused a decline in French funds. A terrific gale had occurcd in the Black Sea, and resulted in the loss of 80 vessels. The coast was strewn with dead bodies, and the survivors were barbarously treated by the inhabitants. Handbills. Rill Heads, Cards, ,1' ,,'ur own importations, from the best growers in tlie United States and Europe, which we can wartantto givo just satisfaction to our patrons. r Our stock consists, in part of Alfalfa of Chili floret Seed pure: Red and White Dutch Clover;' Timothy Grass Red Top Grass: Millet: Orchard Grass. Garden Seeds—Cabbages, Turnips, Carrots, BceU, _ Onions. Lettuce^. Radishes, Melons, Cucumbers,Tom. | toes. Squashes. Parsnips, etc. Seeds put up in boxes. 100 papers assorted and labelled for retailing, sent to order. Fruit Tree and Flower Seeds. Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Dutch bulbous and Hop Roots. Budding and Pruning Knives. Garden Tools. A liberal discount made to the trade. (fry"- All orders forwarded by Mail or Express, nil! meet with prompt attention. Address, -I P. SWEENY k Co. Seedsmen, d21-:im No. lort California-st, San Francisco, rules and regulations for the Working OF GOLD MINES. lSSI'ED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE GOLD FIELDS ACT, 18S9. IIEREAS it is provided by the Gold Fields Act 1859, that the Governor, for the time being, of British Columbia, may. by writing under bis band and the Public Seal of the Colony, make rules and rcgnhv tions in the nature of by-laws, for all matters relating to mining. Aso Whereas, in conformity with the sa'td Act. certain rules and regulations have already .been issued! bearing date the Till of September, 1859. Axu Whereas, since the issuing of such rules ex- tensive mines have been discovered on the high level benches, lying on cither side of Eraser River. Thompson River, and other rivers, which benches are generally terminated by abrupt and steep descents or cliffs, the general direction of which is parallel with the general direction of the Rivers. Am> Whereas, such mines cannot lie conveniently worked in small rectangular subdivisions, but the convenient working thereof requires a large size of claim, and, may, in some cases, require that each claim should reach from the cliff in front of each bench to the cliff in the rear, or when there is no cliff in the rear then to the general slope of the mountains in the rear. Asd Whereas, it is also expedient to make further provision with respect to the regulation of claims and to adopt one general rule for determining tho measure of the quantity of water in any ditch or channel. Now. therefore ' ' ^o~s DOUGLAS. Governor, kc, Pamphlets, CIRCULARS', Legal Blanks, Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. Agency, T^TOTICE Is hereby given that arrangements hmti 1^1 been entered into between the Royal Mail Steam j Packet Company, and the Pacific Mail Steamship Com- panf, for the forwarding of treasure to the llankol England by tlie steamships of tlie two companies,h means of through bills of lading lo be granted by the commanders of the ships of the Pacific Mail Steiumhip Company, for the delivery *.o William Perry, Esq., Agent of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, to be Hit across the Isthmus, nnd embarked on board the ships of the R. M. S. P. co. Ml parties who' nmy wish t forward treasure to Eu.jpe can now do so in the mat-] ncr expressed. Further particulars, if required, will be made knots on application to the undersigned. The steamships of the n. m. s. co., depart from Ai- pinwall twice a month, corresponding with the nrrinl here of the Pacific Mail steam-hip co.'s steamers. Freight on specie and Bullion from Panama to tktl Bank of England, 11 2-1U) one and two-tenths, per cent j Dupuy, Foulkes, & Co., Battery street, cor Pacific Programmes, -tc. English Blankets. Catalogues, ma! kc the following Rules and Regulations ] do hereb accordingly : I. The "mines in (be said level benches shall be known as "bench diggings'' and shall for the purpose of ascertaining the size of claims therein be excepted out of the class of " dry diggings," as defined iu the Rules and Regulations of tilt 7th of September last, II. 'flu- ordinary chums on any bench diggings, shall be registered by the Cold Commissioner according to jSiich one ofthe two following methods of measurement as he shall deem must advantageous Oil each mine, viz.: One hundred feet square, or else a strip of land 25 feet deep at the edge of the dill' next the river, and bounded by two straight lines carried as nearly as possible in each case perpendicular to the general direction of such cliff across the level bench up to, and not beyond the foot of the descent in the rear, and in such last mentioned case, the space included between such two boundary line3 when produced over the face of the cliff in front as far as the foot of such cliff and no farther, and all mines in the space so included shall also form a par of such claim. III. The Gold Commissioner shall have authority in cases where the benches are narrow to mark the claims i iu such mnnneras he shall think lit. bo as to include an I adequate claim. And shall also have power to decide on the dill's wiich, in his opinion form the natural boundaries of tenches. IV. The Coll Commissioner may in any mine of any denomination whore the pay dirt is thin or claims in small demand, or where from any circumstances he shall deem it reasonable, allow any Free Miner to register two chums in bis own name, and allow such period as ho may think proper for non-working either one of such cltims. Rut no person shall be entitled to bold at one line more than two claims of the legal r-A/.c. A discoverer's claim shall for this purpose be reckoned us oie ordinary claim. Y. All clains shall be subject to the public rights of way and watei in such manner, direction, and extent as the Gold Commissioner shall, from time to time direct; no mine shall be. worked within 10 feet of any road, unless by the irevious sanction of the Gold Commissioner. VI. In ordei to ascertain the quantity of water in any ditch orsluiet, the following rules shall be observed (viz.) The water taken into a ditch, shall be measured at the ditch bead. No water shall be taken into a ditch except in a trough whose top and floor shall be horizontal planes, and sides parallel vertical planes ; such trough to be continued for six times its breadth in a horizontal direction from the point at which the water enters the trough. The top of the trough to be not more than V inches, and the bottom of the trough not more than 17 inches below the surface of the water iu the reservoir, all measurements being taken inside the trough and in the low water or dry season. The area of a vertical transverse section of the trough, shall be considered as the measure of the quantity of water taken by the ditch. The same mode of measurement shall be applied to ascertain the quantity of water running in a trough or out of any ditch. issued under the Tublic Seal of the Colony of British Columbia nt Victoria, Vnn- • : couver Island, this sixth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty, and in the twenty-third year of Her Majesty's Reign, by me, JAMES DOUGLAS By His Excellency'.-! Command WILLIAM A. G. YOUNG, Acting Colonial Secretary, Blank Notes, 45 n bales- -Firsf Quality, Fur 6'ale by Red White a.n! Blue, n.'o-tc HENDERSON .t BI'RNABY, Wharf street, Victoria, V. I. (Opposite Myers' ininrf.l Way Bills, Show Bills, PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY!, EMBERS are notified that the society will Imli CJfl its Regular Meetings every Wednesday evening at half past 7 o'clock, in the building next to the IV: Office, Government street, for tlie purposes of Relienrsi, and general business. A. T. BUSHBY, i9-tc Hon. S«. Books, T. J. PIGOTT, JOHNSON STREET, near Colonial Brewery, FTJB-DRESSEB.OIL LEA2HER TANNBJ Skin- of all descriptions carefully and quickly F| pared Bui Fur and madi kskin and S Bought i up. other Leathers renovated. ml Sold on Commission. d21-tc Etc, Etc, Executed in the neatest manner, greatest despatch, Mixsri-.a Times." the Office of the "Ni itb the West 100,000 HAVANA CIGARS, of the follo'j ing brands, viz> de Gigon. Regalia Britanicft, La Vine Gspartero's Telcmaco Washington Irving La Victoria El Volcano Tlii Uriarto El Valor de la I El Trimnvirato invoice of fine ama Clears i- Londrcs offered for sale bd TERMS—CASH. WANTED. CORRESPONDENTS foe the Victoria Gazette, in / British Columbia Oregon, and Washington Territory. To men of ability, the most advantageous terms are offered. Apply to the Editor, Yates street, Victoria. Also responsible and energetic agents. Dor. 1, 1850. undersigned at very low prices, by cases, or stnal 1 The brands arc all warranted to be gennlne, »*W pressly selected in Havana for this ™rket,by»^ Ronssct, Auger, k Co., well known importers of!»' Cigars, in San Francisco, Calaforuia. - VKiS()U). Johnson street, opposite Wlmrf^j —aso— Cigars and CigaritOS of new brands received pcr^ Mail Steamer. dio-tf I The " Victoria Gazette " Published every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND JFRIDAY MORNING, Price 12.1 cento. Seamstress and Nursery Governess WANTED.-—An intelligent Young Woman, if* tent and willing to till the a can learn of n good home, and a fair sal ing "ll_. , .I l R-lw Office " New Westminster Times- lac's T i L.S. ADVERTISERS in the Victoria. Gazettk, will have the privilege of advertising in the Nkw West- minstkr Times, which now has the largest circulation of any paper in the Colony, upon payment of one hal extra. It is particularly requested that advertisements i.etlv mnrk(.'d with t.bn number o people nsolow •am r™,. i„. diot with them. Perhaps 1 nclc thorn to be taken in the San Juan waters lly-the-by, did Brig. Gen, II Is' title to said island? wa arney buy the paperling informed lOllt to do, and so have a double right to mJspttted spot, What has become of the "Tanass'' '.' not having -ecu it of laic. I was thinking it had HE undaersigned are now receiving.a ftill »"", ^ plete assortment of line Liquors, the follow which form a part: Booth's Old Tom in puncheons. Burnett's do in cases. Harvey's Scotch Whiskey in Punchoons. Holland Gin in Pipes. Champagne Cider indibls. and kegs. Younger Edinbro'Ale in stone Jugs, do do in Bulk. Allsupp's Burtou Ale do. Salt's do do. Barclay, Perkins k Co.'s Bottled Portor. Truman, Ilaiibury's do. Allsopp's Bottled Ale. And for sale by . rough THOS. PATTIUCK k CO I'hinaO-l Corner of Johnson and Government51 there fault Suited, for the Proprietors, every Sai«»d*'.I durlmLsoNARD McCt,rnK, at the Office ofthe "New ( evcuiimiiister Times," Langlcy-strcct, offYatcs-stiM'i toria, in the Culony of Vancouver Island. m"""@en, "Titled \"\"The New Westminster Times\"\" from 1859-09-17 to 1859-09-24 and from 1859-12-10 onward. Titled \"\"The New Westminster Times and Vancouver Island Guardian\"\" from 1859-10-04 to 1859-12-03. 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