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The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04
yXTINN,S FOUNTAIN HEAD

WlNN'S FOO ~ AIN
w STEAM CANDY MANUFACToRY, FANCY
CONFECTIONERY, PIE AND CAKE BAKERY,
1Nn REFREsHMENr SALOON, Long Wharf,
hetween Sansome and Battery streets.
| will lust say to my patrons tor their
especial benefit, some of whom have been
frequently decoyed by the near limitations
of tables, chairs Sc, Gas well as my system
of tickets by house in close proximity
to the Fountain Head, (and been so often
taken in that with little more attention
thew can avoid the like occurrence tor the
future, by just noticing the numbers on
the CANDY windows, Al, 40, and 70 and 80,
on the doors.
The FOUNTAIN HEAD was first estab-
shed on jackson street, and destroyed
by fire in September 1850, reopened IN
CLAW street, the same month, then again
consumed by the same devastating ele-
ment on the memorable 4th of May, 1851,
and was again opened where 1t now
stands. in June following, and was the first
public refreshment saloon ever started
upon the coast of the Pacific, without IN
toxicatiDg liquors, not even glass OF peer
has ever been sod upon the premises,
neither shall be. My friends advised me
to introduce the sale Of liquors into my
business, as they thought it would add
much to my profits; my reply was, l have
hands to labor and produce what will sus-
tain life, but not to deal ont that which
will destroy it. The Fountain Head, as
usual, is open from e O'Clock in the morn
ing, till IL O'Clock a, night; so that gen.
tlenen who are unable to obtain seats at
regular meal hours, may get refreshments
between times, when the crowd is not SD
great. dec Att M. l.. "iNN'
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

concerning the Jenny Lind purchase
which they have investigated, they report,
that although it does not find suiflcient
ground for indictment, is satisfied that the
aforesaid purchase has been made IN a
manner derogatory to the character and
dignity Of the city council, and contrary
to the will of the people. The report Is
pregnant with items of general interest,
and were not now Over-stepPlng the
bounds allotted me, would make further
comment. Respectfully,
REFLEX.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

TULARE CoUNTY.-Mr. Henry A. Smith,
census agent for Tulare county, has fur
nished the San Joaquin Republican with
the following synopsis:
Number of white male inhabitants, 142;
number of white female inhabitants, 50;
male citizens of the United States, over
2l, 125; male citizens of the United States
under 21, 4S; foreigners over 81, !; black
male inhabitants, |; black female lnhabI-
tants, none; black male inhabitants over
q, 1; domesticated Indians, male $500;
Indians, female 1900; do
mesticated Indians, over 81, S,7S7; do
mesticated Indians under 81, 1913. To-
tai S,575. Number of horses, IA; mules,
SO; cows, al; beef cattle, a; work oxen,
los.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04
Alta California TeleSra PIN Co.
NOTICE.

YE0lE subscribers to the Alta California
L Telegraph Company, will hereby take
notice that their respective number Of
shnres of stock subscribed, and declared
forfeited for nonpayment, IN accordance
with Article 4th: "lf' amy subscriber >ha's
fail 10 make payment Of amy installment
for the period of fifteen days after such
payment shall have expired, he shall for
felt his stock, and all prior payments made
thereon, and new subscriber may be ad-
mtted in his stead" Those who have
paid the call of the first install ment, will
please take notice that a meeting OF the
bona .fde stockholders will take place at
Gwynn's store, in Auburn, on Saturday
the 1lth day of December, 1852, at Z
O'Clock, P. NJ.
STRONG & JOHNSTON.
Auburn, Cal. Dec. 4-nl2 1t
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

FLouR.-It is "a remarkable fact that
this article has never been sold at such
high prices as it is at present, in the San
Francisco and Sacramento markets. We
observe it quoted firm at $44 and $45 per
barrel with tendency upward.
Miners and others will bear in mind
that the present high prices are more or
less attributable to a combination of spec
ulators in San Francisco, who have form
ed themselves together for the purpose of
keeping up the price, and if possible
raising it. We are informed by some of
our most extensive merchants that they
will not be astonished to see flour selling
for $50 per barrel this season. We notice
the above in order to correct the impress
sion in some parts of the interior, that
the cause of this high price is attributable
to a monopoly in this p!uce.
Flour for the last two weeks has sold
to the trade as low in this market as ia
that of San Francisco.-StateJ Journal.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

The SPIRITS CoRRECT.-We no.
tice that some of the inquisitive peo-
pie at the Bay have a spiritual tele-
graph line, through which they have
received intelligence of the election
of Genl. Scott to the Presidency
Some of our enterprising citizens not
to be behind the age, have spiritual
line also, which reports the majority
of Pierce as very large. Well, we
are satisfied that the spirits are to be
depended upon.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Rochester Lodging House.

No. 149 Clay Street bet,Ueen Montgomery
and .Sansome, San Francesca.
THE subscriber having fitted up COM
modious and well ventilated house,
with clean, comfortable beds, and all the
little comforts so acceptable to the tram
sient lodger, would respectfully inform
the travelling public that he is ready to
accommodate q them with nice clean beds,
by the single night or week, at reasonable
rates. :,
4 SITTING ROOM is connected with
the establishment where may be found the
periodicals containing the general news of
the day. Lodgings per single night,
60 70 cts; do do week. $3.50.
Nj. G. WILMER, Proprietor.
San Francisco. dec a '52-n12 If
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

Flour is selling in this place for
$50 pr hund., and tendency up
ward. From the appearance of the
weather it is likely to be much high
er, the roads being in such a con-
dition that it is with difficulty that
teams can haul, and there being a
limited supply in Market.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

lNsURANcE.-W We are pleased to learn
that there are two Insurance companies
organizing in this city on the mutuai prin-
ciple, and after reading the constitution of
the State, and the laws governing corpor-
atons, we can confidently recommend
them as being safe to the insured, as the
private property of every stockholder is
bound for the debts of the company.
San Francisco Whig.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

We find ourselves indebted
weekly to the gentlemanly express
men Of Adams & Co, and Wells,
Fargo & Co., for favors courtcously
extended. Many thanks, gentlemen.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

A report was in circulation yesterday
that intelligence had been received in this
city of the result of the Presidential cleo
ton. and some fictitious betting was in
dulged in to substantiate it. The first
election returns must necessarily come
by the Brother Jonathan, from Acapulco,
which steamer will bring dates forwarded
by the Ell Dorado, leaving New York on
the 5th November-three days after the
alection The III DO tho fret a,ri latest
from the Atlantic States, with, perhaps,
the exception of telegraphc despatches
via New Orleans up to the 7th. Should
the election news have reached Acapulco
by extraordinary express, it could not
leave that place to reach San francisco
by any more sp' edy means Of conveyance
than the Brother Jonathan, and she would
not leave Acapulco before receiving the
passengers of the steamer with which she
connects, (the Ell Dorado,) and who, of
course, have through tickets; 50 that it is
hardly probab e that any news could have
reached here by other means. The idea
of the news being forwarded by express
from Acapulco to San Diego, in time for
the Ohio is too absurd to be thought of for
moment.-S. f. Whig.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

~ We have received several Nos of
the Californian, published at Sacramento
city. 1t is neat and spirited sheet; we
wish the publishers ample success in their
enterprise.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04
The EALLEGHANIANs.-These old

The EALLEGHANIANs.-These old
favorites are with us again. Their
treasured songs have been sung, for
two evenings, to full houses. Miss
Goodenow was received with gener-
al applause, and frequently encored.
We are sorry to hear this is the fare
well visit of the company previous
to their departure for the Atlantic
states. They will however be with
us this evening and we bespeak for
them an overf1owing house.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

"A party of gentlemen on their way from
San Francisco to Marysville, to COM
mence the survey of Il route for the con-
templated Railroad, came up to this city
on Wednesday evening, aboard the New
World, and continued on their way to
Marysville next morning. Mr.. w. j.
Lewis, the chief Engineer, remained in
the city during Thursday. Union.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

'Yhe largest shipment of gold dust
ever taken by one vessel from San
Francisco, was carried by the Pana-
ma upon Wednesday last, being So,
71O,555. Greater than that carried
by the Golden Gate on the 18th ult.,
$l25,OOO.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
THE .Alaeghaniaz2s

RESPECTFULLY tender their thanks
to their friends who have so literally pat
roniZed their concerts heretofore, and
would now announce that they will give
another CONCERT, this,
Saturday Evening, Dec. 4tll, at
MECHANICS HALL.
In addition to their usually varied pro-
gTamme,
MISS GOODENOW
will introduce several of her most ad-
mired Songs and Ballads.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

DIsTRIcr JUDGEsHIP.-Mr. A. c. Mon
son has been appointed by the Governor,
to fill the vacancy in the District Judge
ship, occasioned by the resignation of
Hon. Lewis Adrich. Judge Monson will
assume the privileges of the ernine on
Wednesday next, when the term of the
Court will have its commencement.
TTnio,,
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04
NOTICE..

EOR sale one unencumbered half of the
l. Grizzly Bear House, situated bet ween
the North and Middle forks of the Amer
lean River. The house is just half way
between Auburn and Yankee Jim's, and
an abundance frunning water all seasons
of the year. The undersigned desirous
of returning home will sell on moderate
terms. For further particulars address
J. B. NOBLE.
dec 4-.n12 limo Grizzly Bear House,
The Sacramento Union will insert the
above semi-weekly for one month and
forward bill to this Office
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

CoNvIvIAL.-A number of friends met
at the National upon Tuesday evening
and had quite a social meeting. Spark
ling champagne and merry good humor
was the order of the evening.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

Since the lecture of Mr. Hum
phrey, few evenings since, upon
spiritual knockings, &C., some of the
boys have been very sPIRIT-ually
inclined.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

ASS ,ssINATIoN OF GEN. BEAN Cen
j. H. Bean was most basely assassinated
on the night of Sunday, the 18th inst,
near the Mission of San Gabriel. He was
shot in the RIGHT breast, the bal taking an
upward direction, and passing entirely
through him, from which wound he Ian
guished about twenty-four hours. by
whom the deed was committed appears to
be shrouded in the deepest mystery; and
although the coroner's jury has been un-
ceasing in its endeavors to gain some clue
to the murderer, success seems as distant
as ever
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

In consequence Of the shortness of the
time allowed Miss Kate Hayes to give her
concerts in this country, she will not, |
regret so say, he enabled to visit profess
sionally the Valley of the Sacramento.
This, of course, viii be the cause Of much
disappointment to the liberal citizens of
the levee city, but as Miss Hayes con-
certs commence Tuesday next, and as
everything gives token of season of
pleasant weather, | doubt not that the
proverbial gallantry of Californians will
be shown on this occasion, and that NJ ISIS
Hayes entertainments in this city will be
graced by the fair and brave of Sacramento
City. Miss Hayes concerts will number
about ten, during her sojourn in California.
Union.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

The concerts of Miss Hayes, at the
Bay, has created quite an excitement
among the lovers Of good music.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

nS@ Stevens has moved his shaving sa-
loon next door to the Beehive Bakery, on
Broadway. See Advertisement
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04
LIST OF LETTERS.

Fisher adoniram Q Flitcher John
Faunce john Fullis John
Faunce john Fisher Henry
Fountain john FergersOn James
Flowers edward Fuller Daniel
farnham washingtonFrost James
FRYE Ellsworth Frake Abraham
Fisher Robert J Fowler Henry
Ferd William r Fitzpatrick Col X s
Ford Martin NJ Foster David II
Fuller Benjamin II Folett Annie
Fort James II Farwell Isaac
Faulkenberrydavid 2Fomabk Harvey
Foster Christopher Fri>man Charles
Freeman Julius Fuller Benz I'll
Farchild Elvel Fry J ID
Ford George L Flournoy Thomas
Jennings James Fenner Levi
Eager James j Fairbanks Ira M
Francisco A l. Furrey Henry
Francis Jacoba Freundt G +
Foul John
G.
Garlock Geo w 10 Gaver Henry
Glenn John Gruybrauch Henry
Griswold Lewis M Gayley George
German James O Gales A
Gordon VIM Graham w II
Gray Joel Croft Il l.
Gray Beuj ID Gass VIM
Griffin Oliver Conner Julius
Green WIN H Griygs Charles u
Gardner VIM Gddings E
Griffiths Isaac Glger Jacob
Geiger David Godson Robt 2
Gould Geo Pa Gehrd + Fl f.
Clifford VIM w Gldings E
Garwin David Green Barton W
Garrlgus Samuel German james y
Goldsmith Nathan BGroth john henry
Graves Garrett 9 Gordon George
GIeeniee Jas Nj Gay Alden M
Goudy Legrand Gage Charles u
Greenwood Saml S Green Edwin A
Gex Louis or JohnGaunt Jas M
Nj GULL 2 Green Hiram
George Francis Q Grayham Philander
Galpin Edward Q Gilkison John G
Gust John K Gllkiscn john
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

EpICKS, SIulce Forks, Whip Saws,
L Cross cut Saws, Hand Saws, and car
penters tools in general, at
dec 4-n12 1t CIV n Ms.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

THE ROADS, at the present time
are in a wretched condition. We
hear of bridges having been washed
away and considerable damage done
in various parts of the country. We
understand the bridge at Ophir has
been carried away, and the stages
find it very inconvenient to get into
the town. The drivers complain OF
several bad places on the Sacramen-
to road. The Supervisors should
have an eye to these matters.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

About 4OO, 200 tons Of railroad iron have
been imported into the United States,
from England, within the last three years,
at cost of nineteen millions of dollars.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

MARYsvILLE AND BENICIA NATIONAL
RAILRoAD.-The company to survey the
line of road from MarysviIle to Benicia
are now at the Merchants Hotel in this
city. They are fully prepared to COM
mence the survey and are only awaiting a
favorable change in the weather. The
company is organized as follows: VIM. }.
Lewis, Chief Engineer; F. Catherwood,
Advising do. l.. B. Healy, of Santa Clara;
J. J. Lewis, San Jose; and Fred. Emory,
Marysville, Assistant Engineers. In adj
dition to the Engineer corps, there are
five employees. Should the weather prove
favorable, it is expected the survey will
be completed in a title over a moath.
.MarYsriHe Erpress.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

DLOWS of various sizes at Gwynn'S.
/ dec 4-nl2 1t
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

CIDE BACON, Hams, Pork, Salmon,
~ Flour, and Hard Bread. at
GWYNN'S.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

MINING NEws.-We have been inform
ed that at the new diggings recently
struck near Yankee Jim's, they have
taken out as high as $13 to bucket of
earth. This is certainly a good yield,
and there are other claims that promise a
good prospect.
The same informant gives us the in
teligence of new strike at Volcano
Slide, OH the Middle Fork of the Amer-
can, one half mile below Sandy Bar, aud
about three miles from Yankee Jim's,
where dirt has been taken out that will
pay from one dollar to one hundred to the
bucket. This sounds like big yield,
but the report is said to be correct.
ToDD's VALLEY.-We have seen this
week beautiful lot of gold dug in this
valley short time since. Prospects have
been made in the valley which promise
well to the enterprising miners. The
gold is coarse and pure.
Good diggings have been discovered
near Spring Garden, miners are said to
be doing well.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

fEOur columns this week are
we'll filled with new advertisements,
the list of letters, financial statement
of the county, Winn's Fountain
Head, several from friend Gwinn OF
the Eureka Store, and from ]. B. No
BILE of the Grizzly Bear House, who
will give some enterprising individu-
al good chance We have one
also, from the Rochester Lodging
House; a fine chance for those who
are out late O. nights.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

FROM THE INTERIoR.-W are inform
ed by Mr.. SamI. Chase just arrived in
this city from Weavervi!Ie and Shasta,
that flour is selling from so to 55 cts. per
pound, and in the vicinity Of Yreka at 80
and 90 cts, that in this region snow is
from two to three feet deep, several mule
trains having suffered much loss thereby.
Owing to the weather which he reports
bad, the miners are not doing as well as
formerly, and feel most sensbly the pre-
sent high price of provsons.-Journal.
The weekly Placer herald., 1852-12-04

The Placervile News says that at
Smiths Ranch, where the ground has all
been staked off for mining claims, lively
appearance is beginning to be presented
Miners are throwing up dirt to be wash
ed as soon as the waters from the South
Fork Canal are introduced. James and
Jacob Holland took out from Parks Bar,
last summer, over $4,000 worth of gold, !,
with which they are about to pay visit
to the Atlantic States and return again in
the spring.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-05-13
Congress-.

WAsnNGroS, May 5.
SgNATE. The Chair prescnted'an ans
Swer by the Secretary Of War 10 the
resolution adopted on the 22d OF April
relative to the civil officer OF New Mex
leo while that country was under militia
ry authority.
Mr.. Fish presented resolutions from
the Legislature OF, the state Of New
York relative to the disposition Of public
ands.
MIR. Sumner presented resolutions
from the MassaShuset,s Legislature in
favor OF approprating public lands TO
establish a national normal anl aCricul-
tural school.
Horse. Mr. Seymour presented res
olutions from the New York Legislature
relative to public lands.
Mr.. Fowler presented resolutions from
Massachusetts which were not read.
MIR. Houston moved to 90 into COM
mttcc Of the whole and resume the con-
sldcration Of the homestead bill.
The motion was debated and lost.
WAsuNoToS, May 6.
SEsATE.-Thc Senate met at hafpast
-.
Several petitions were presented and
appropriately referred.
Mr.. Sumner presented sunjry rsolu-
tions passed 10y the Legislature of
Massachusetts. in favor Of the recon
etruction of the Light House AT Mlnot
Ledge.
Mir Hale pre- Scnicd memorial from
John r. 81, John, proposing TO build Il
steam vessel that can neither sink nor
be stove in 10y rocks, or blown up.
Mr. Badger introduced Il Joint rcsolu-
ton granting The right olway and lands
Tor the Fayetteville and Central plank
rail road The resolution was ordered
10 be cngrosscd.
On motion OF Mr.. Brodhead. the bill
prohibiting members Of Congress from
prosecuting claims agains, tae United
States, or being concerned therein, was
taken upand is now under debate.
HoUsE.--Altcr the usual opening
business,
On motion Of MIR. McLanahan, the bill
changing the time lor holding the Courts
IN Delaware, was passed.
MIR Polk moved that the House 20
into committee oil the homestead bill
motion lost.
Mr. Freeman reported various rail
rond bills, which were referred to the
committee OF the whole on the state Of
the Union
The printing resolutions were then re-
sumcd aud aIe now under discussion.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-05-13
european Ncws,
New YoRk, MAY

New YoRk, May Il.
The Royal mail steamer Europa mr.
rived at this port this evening AT halt
past 8 O'Clock, bringing 81 passengers,
and Liverpool dates 10 Saturday, 24th,
and London 10 the 2Jd
The general news brought by her ID
OF but little inn orraHcc.
ENGLAND.
On Thursday in the House of Com
mons, the subject OF abolish'ng the stamp
OH newspapers and the duty on adver-
tiscments, came up Tor discussion
Mllnor Gibson made n long speech in
favor OF abollshing all taxes oil knowl-
edge, nnd Introduced q motion 10 that
effect.
The Chancellor OF the Exchcquer
looked OIL the question rs one OF revenue,
and could not afford 10 loose the million
and half per annnm. AT his sugges-
ton the discussion was postponed Ill
Friday week
Sir. J. Packington. on behalf o. the
government, gave notice OF "A motion for
leave 10 bring il a bill granting Con-
stitution to New Zealand, also that it is
not the intention Of the government to
make any alteration at present with re
spcct TO the clergy reserves in Canada.
On Friday motion respecting grant
10 the Maynooth College WAS adjourned.
The Militia bill was read second time
and the debate thereon postponed.
FRANCE.
A remarkable statement appears in
the London Times respecting the course
intended TO he pursued by Austria,
Prussia and Russia, in the event Of
Louis Napoleon assuming The TILE OF
Emperor. The substance Of the story
is, that the late Prince SchwartZcubcrg,
had addressed n circular TO the Euro.
pean Courts, expressing his conviction
that Louis Napoleon was about 10 erect
an imperial throne, adding, that Austria
ielt no alarm in consequence and ad-
vocaling claims Of the President 10 he
friendship and alliance OF all conserva.
tive governments. Prussia announced
this circular on the 18th, and Russia OH
the 10Th OF February the tenor Of both
replies is that the two powers, looked
upon design Of Louis Napoleon neither
with favor or hostility, that they bclev-
ed he is disposed to follow the foreign
policy Of his uncle and is even now
aiming 10 seperate the powers, in order
to prof, hereafter by tha, separation,
but The three powers, acting IN concert,
could keep him in check. Russia and
Prussia, however, would recognize him
us Emperor if elected 10 that Office, but
me ely as an elected monarch, but not
us the founder Of a Napoieonlc dynasty
The papers in the immediate interest
Of Louis Napoleon continue 2ealousIy
engaged in the imperial propaganda.
ITALY.
Letters from Genoa state that trade
had recovered wonderfully since the
commercial treaty made with France.
CENTRAL EUROPE.
The ToIl Ncrein Congress was OPEN
cd at Berlin, on the lJlh ot April, by
an address from Mantoailel, the Prcsi-
dent
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-05-13

A MoTnERs TEARS There is Il
touching sweetness in mothers tears
when they fail upon the face Of her dying
babe, which no eye can behold without
imblbing iis influence. Upol such hal
lowed ground the loo, OF profanity darcs
not approach. lniidclity itself is silent,
and iorbcars It's scofiings. And here
woman displays not her weakness. but
her strength il is that strength Of at
tachmcni which can never, in It's full in
tensiry, he realized. 1t is perennial de-
pendant upon no climate, 40 changes
out alike in storm and sunshine-it
knows no shadow of,urning. A father,
when he sees his child gong down TO
the dark valley, will weep when tho
shadow OF death has fully come over
him and as the last parting kneIl falls
OH his ear, he may say, 80 down TO
the grave Of my son mourning But
the hurry OF business draws him away
the tear is wiped from his eye, and if,
when he turns from his frcside, the
vacancy in the family circle rominds him
OF his loss, the succeeding day bIunts the
poignancy OF his grief until at length il
finds no permanent seat in his breast
Not 30 with her who has borne and
nourished the tender blossom. 1t lives
in the hear, here il was first entwined
in the dreaming hours ofnght. She
sees its playful mirth or hears It's plain
tive cries, she seeks it in the morning
and goes TO tho grave 10 weep there.