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The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
California Legislature.
SENATE.

Butte county-Charles F. Lott.
Calaveras-Dr John Lind.
Contra Costa and Santa Clara-Jacob
GreaveN.
Colusi and Yolo-M M Wambaugh.
Ell Dorado-John Walton, DR. B F
Keene.
klamath and Trinity w Denver
Los Angeles-Stephen c Foster.
Mariposa and TuIare-James II Wade
Monterey and Santa Cruz-P A Roach
Nevada-Wm H Lyons.
Placer-Joseph Walkup.
Santa Barbara and San Louis Obspo-
Don Noriega.
San Diego-D B KurtS.
Sacramento-J H Ralston, A P Catlin.
Solano and Napa-James M Estell.
San Joaquin-Henry Il Crab6.
Shasta-Royal Il Sprague.
Sonoma-J Nj Hudspeth.
San Francisco-Jacob r Snyder, John
S Hager, John H Baird.
Suffers B Smith.
Tuolumne-P X Hubbs, } w Coffroth.
Yuba and Sierra-J G McKibben.
Democrats, in Roman, 81; Wings in
Italics, 7.
ASSEM- BLY,.
The following are the members of the
Assembly:
Butte county - Charles C Thomas,
Richard Irwin, Thomas Wells.
CaIaveras-C A Leake, w M Rogers,
w A Oliver.
Colusi-Geo. Carhart.
Contra Costa-Horace w Carpenter.
Ell Dorado-John Conness, S Garfelde
A Wing, A McKeans.
Klamath Walter Pan Dyke.
Los Angeles-J P Mcfarland, Jvfer-
son Hunt.
Mariposa and Tulare-Samuel Bell, z
L Herbert.
Monterey-Isaac B Wall.
Marin-Thomas Walker.
Nevada Philip Moore, j II Crenshaw
} II Bostwick.
Placer-Patrck Carney, B F Myres
San Francisco--Samuel Eoaver, Elcan
Heydenfeldt, John Slime, J M Taylor,
Isaac N Cardoza, George H Blake, Fred.
A Snyder
Sacramento j N johnson, Robt. Rob
inson, J w Harrison, Jos. H Estep.
Santa Cruz--Dr w c. Kittredge.
San Diego-W F I'ilghman.
Santa Barbara-J M Covarrubias.
Santa Clara-Mr Letcher, Mr. Smith,
San Joaqun--F Yeiser, Saml. Knight
NJ j HALEY.
Siskiyou-W G Proctor.
Shasta-T Il G abaniss,
San Louis Obispo-.Maraano Pacheco.
Sonoma-Ewing and McKanny.
Solano--Mr Owens.
Suuer-.A G .McCandiesS.
TuoIumne--W G Meredith, J M Viii
son, J Hoff, Jessee Brush, w Man
deville.
Trinity S Pitzer, B G Reading.
Yuba and Sierra-Charles Fairfax, T.
Gardner, b B Redding.
Democrats in Roman, 40. Wings il
Italics, lS. Democratic majority on join
ballot, SO.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
Correspondents of the Playser Herald.


OFUR, December the %, A. d. 1852.
.Mistur Editr:-I have had it in my
he'd for some time to write some letters for
yure paper from this place, at witch
have been sojurnin for some time in hopes
of maxim my pyle, witch | shall shurely
du if only try long enuff. In one of yure
last papers yu invite some of the Ofur
peepel to rite for the Playser Herald, but
as one mout look to tother for to du it,
thot would try my hand, witch, altho
may not be in as poplar stile as most ri
ters of the day, still it may do to eddyfy
and amoos yure reeders during this rany
and uncomfortable wether.
Ofur is quite a town, and has quite a
numerus nayborhood round it. The pee
pei that laid out the town must been mon
strus wide between the eyes, If body kin
Judge of the Wilderness of the streets and
the scatteration of the houses. Its popil-
alton consists Of quite conglommerashun
of peepel from nearly evry part of Gods
FOOT bench or stool, as it is sometimes
cald.
Ofur is believed by some foxes to be
the same place where old Solomon got
his gold from, and think so myself. 1t
is also believed that he cum up the river
that is jst now rushing along here at sich
"a tarna rate. 1t is also thot that he stopped
at .Muggansvalle as he cum along, but find
ing the durt paid only one cent to the pan
without any water to wash, he "vamosed
the ranch," and come to Ofur, where
there is plenty diggins wot pays from two
f cents to one dollar to the quantity, with
plenty Of water, without the "Bear River
Sluice" to wash it.
They have a very handsum Bridge
!, descripshun of it may prove interestin at
, this time. 1t is in the latest stIle of arki-
teckture, extends from bank to bank, fifty
feet above high water mark, to make it
safe fur vessels to pass under it, sich as
, Solomon was sposed to have cum to Ofur
in; and in crossin over it, a man must be
in CRATE hurry or he will be shure to get
fits on count Of its CRATE hite. He must
also be careful or he may drop down the
hole thru witch the kontract for the bridge
! fell, wen the kontractor give bonds in two
, thousand dollars that it should not he
swept away for six months from the
buildin of it. This hole was made xpress-
, " by the kounty Kourt SO as to save the
] kounty's money from the Ofurtes, and
e for feer the Auburnites wouldn't get it,
In this | think the Kounty Kourt was per.
fecktly rite, as Auburn is the only topn in
the kounty, and consequently the only
> place for bridge. The Ofurites can dc
their own chores (even if they droun al
: their horses and oxen and brake all thei,
a wagons crossin the river) and be d-o
to 'em.
If this leter suites you will rite soor
agin. Your frend til deth,
! STEERAGE
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

The Marysville Herald says there is
much complaint IN their market on ac-
count Of the scarcity of fat beef cattle -
The price of California cattle at Santa
Barbara is thirty-eight dollars per head,
being an advance of sixteen dollars over
last years prices
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

We notice that James Allen, ESQ.,, has
become associated with R. H. Taylor, in
the Marysville Herald. Mr.. A., has been
an editor for many years. In the good
old Buckeye State, from which he halls
he was well known as strong political
writer, and high-ninded and honorable
gentleman.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

The Alta learns that the population o, o,
San Francisco county by the census, VIII,
be set down at between thirsy-f five ana
forty thousand. About fifteen hundred
of that amount will be from the county
exclusive Of the city.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

The GOLDEN ERA.-We have receiv-
ed the second number of this beautiful
paper, through Adams g. Co. 1t is pub
ished at San Francisco, every Sunday
morning by }. M'Donough Foard and
Rollin M. Daggett.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

The snow at Sears Diggings is said to
be ten feet deep. The roofs of several
houses have fallen in owing to the press
Of snow upon them Much suffering is
said to have been experienced in this Sec
tion from the cold and the scarcity of pro-
Visions
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

THIEVES ABoUr.-Some light fingered
rascal was bold enough to break the front
window of Mr.. Fields jewelry establish
ment, on Tuesday night last, and purloin
about $3.50 worth of jewelry. The loss
is rather heavy one for Mr.. F., and we
hope the thief will be caught and given
his just deserts.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

Snow ON THE BUTTEs.- Yesterday
morning Suffers Buttrs were enveloped
in "a white mantla wns the entire coast
range of mountains, and even the foot
hills between here and Parks Bar.
.MarusviHe Erpress.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

The weather is very unpropltous to
farmers who wish to sow large patches
of grain. Many have not had sufficient
time to plough their fields, and this wealth
er entirely prevents them from doing SO,
for the present. at least. 1t is gratifying
to know, however, that extensive fields
of parley have already been sown on the
ranches bordering on the Mokelumne river.
A frind informs us that he has over hun
dred acres of this grain planted on his
ranch, and intends to sow as many more.
The land on the banks of the Mokelumne
is peculiarly favorable for the growing Of
barley. 1t is the prectice of California:
we are informed, to SOW barley only every
other year, the stubbIes, the intervening
year bearing the same quantity, and even
more, than if the ground had been re-
ploughed and sown.-Cat. Chron.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

MADELINE, a correspondent of the Ma
rysville Herald, who is on visit to the
Atlantic States, says she is electioneering
all she can for the railroad to California.
We wish she had vote in Congress
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

For the information of the initiated we
would state that the Masonic Lodge meets
in this place every Monday night, and
the Odd Fellows every Saturday night
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

ANOTHER EXECUTION BY THE PEOPLE,
We detailed the other day the circum-
stances connected with the murder of Mr..
Peter Nc Gaf1in, who resided about twelve
miles up the Sacramento river, by one
WIN. X. Jones. Mr.. MEG. was brought
down to this city and died of his numer-
Gus wounds shortly after reaching here.
Jones who committed this deed was i'm
mediately arrested and placed in the Gus
tody of some of the friends and relations
of the deceased.
On Saturday last the neighbors on both
sides of the river were collected together
at the farm of the deceased, to take into
consideration the case and determine some
action in reference to Jones. 1t was first
proposed to empanel jury of twelve
men, to hear evidence and to decide the
case. Objections were however made to
this mode of procedure, and it was finally
determined to examine him before all
of those present and then to take such ac-
tion as the case might seem to require
Accordingly five witnesses were examined
who testified to the killing and the state
ments of the accused admitting the fact
Upon the vote being moved in regard to
his case, it was suggested that it be pu
whether he should be hung Immediately
or delivered over to the authorities. The
former prevailed by vote of l9 to 49,
Accordingly the preparations for the exc
cuton were Immediately made. A plat
form supported by ropes was attached tt
hay press that stood near by in conven
lent reach of the top beam, to which th'
fatal cord was tied. Upon this the victim
was led, and after the moose was properl!
affixed to his neck, the cord was cut ant
William X. Jones passed the narrow lint
which separates time from eternity.
State Jour.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

Adams g. Co., will accept our thanks
for letters and papers delivered during
the week.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

Cass, Webster, Dickson, Dix and
Douglass, were all born in New Hamp-
shire.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

E] We have had another week of bad
weather. On Saturday night last we were
visited with regular snow storm, cover
ing the ground to the depth of several
inches, but the rain has since melted it,
We do not remember to have ever seen
SO much continued bad weather; even the
memorable '49 is hardly comparison;
and worst Of it is the great drawback
upon our business prospects. 1t is almost
impossible for teams to get from here to
the city-miners are compelled to be idle
most of the time, and it is with the utmost
difficulty that the stages get from here to
Sacramento. Everybody is praying for
Old Sol to show his face once more -
Verify, no one will be more pleased than
ase at his appearance. Our farmers, we
believe, are the best off of any of us, they
took time by the forelock, and sowed their
grain early in the fall,
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

The Probate Court has been in session
this week.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

-. .Messrs. Adams s. Co, and Wells.
Fargo & Co.. are our general agents for
Placer county. Any Advertisements, job
Work or Subscriptions left at either of
their Express Offices will be promptly
forwarded to us.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

The Eldorado News says during the
last ten days the work on the canal has
been entirely suspended, owing to the
inclemency of the weather. This is to be
deplored, as thousands of miners have
cohgregated in this vicinity, in anticipa-
ton of having the use OF this water.
If the contractors on this work should
be favored with two or three weeks of
good weather, they will be enabled to
have the water into the canal for dis
tance of twelve miles, and this will fur
nlsh full supply during the rainy season:
The snow, in many places on the line of
the work, is from fifteen TO twenty inches
deep.
The South Fork Of the American river
has been higher the past week than ever
before known.
PRovIsIoNs.-Good American beef IS
now retailing in this place at 80 cents per
pound, flour 40, potatoes 90. onions 20,
corn meel 81, and other things in propor-
tion.
As we go to press the snow is falling
thick and fast.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

JpAN ExpEp1r1oN.-The London
Times thinks the Japan expedition all
humbug. Speaking of the small fleet said
to be ordered there, it says: "Ihe ex-
pedition against japan is still the motive
or the pretext for the equipment of this
armament, and we have no doubt that this
squadron does consist of line.of-battle
shin, three or four steam frigates, and
some sloops of war, equal in their re-
spectiye kinds to any navy in Europe.
But, compared to the existing naval forces
of some other countries, such squadron
is nconsiderable, and we should watch
with interest, amounting to wonder, the
advance of such force, numbering in all
about 2l9 guns, against the Unknown but
not inconsiderable powers of resistance
of the Empire of Japan. If the present
aspect of affairs with Spain, we are, how
ever, by no means satisfied that Japan is
the true destination Of this little fleet; and
it will certainly be extraordinary If this
important detachment Of the American
NAVY be sent across the Eastern Archipe-
lago, and entirely out Of reach, at time
when the relations of the United States
with any European power are unsettled
or insecure"
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WASHINGTON AEEAIRS

WASHINGTON. July 9Th. Dispatches were received at
the State Department to-day from the Hon. Scion orand
which accounts for his silence by protracted illness
whilst travelling. He has recovered and reports
himself ready for instructions.
The War Department have received very late adyices
rom ov Lane detailing the history Of his efforts
to introduce pastural and agricultural pursuits among the
Apache Indians lie has met with encouragin success
j. L. Nelson, Of Maryland, recently appointed Consul
OF turks Island will be accompanied by julius H. Berret
OF this city, as Vice Consul.
Mr. Dickens, Secretary of the Senate who has been con-
nned by severe illness since the adjournment of that BODY
day.
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CABINET DIFFICULTY-GEN. BAYLY

Special Di,pdteh 10 The Nee York Daily Times
WASHINGTON, Saturday, July Q.
tits asserted and believed by many that there wa,
very discussion between two members of the Cab
net yesterday hessrs Cushing and Marcy are the par
ties named and the subject Of dispute said to be the
Fisheries
Gen. Bayly, Member Of Congress from Virginia. ar
rived here to-day is conjectured that be may get the
French Mission and that Wise will succeed him in Con
gress.
There umorcd disagreement in the Cabinet between
Gen Gushing and Gov. Marcy. The Secretary OF Leca.
ton to Central America took Borands instructions yes
terdy and Is to join Borsnd New Orleans and sail from
Pensacola.
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MARINE INTELLlGENCE.
SAILING -, ~ , oSks !, s! srk . Avn.
ARRIVED.

schr Solomon Andrews Ellsworth. from Albany, lum.
Der 10 Bevin Parker.
schr Jane Doughty, Murphy, from Philadelphia, pow
DER 70 WORKMAN < Co.; coal " Davis Dawson and
stoves TO l. ID Crenshaw & Co.
SAILED,
Steamer Roanoke, Cayendy, New York, tobacco.
ARRIVED E-
Steamer City Of Richmond Mitchell from Philadelphia
mdx TO Rankin.
Schr Virginia, Martin, Pine wood to Haskns & Libby.
SAILED.-July9.
Schr A Wetmorc, Dearborn, to Port wa,haI to load
with coal for New York.
Schr Rio, Crowell, Philadelphia, coal
Schr Susan, Rogers, Boston, tobacco and BRAN
schr Gen. Worth, Travis, Baltimore in ballast.
Schr Louisiana, Stephens, Baltimore, In ballast.
Nxw York, July 9.-Cleared, Schr Richmond, Pennel,
Richmond.
nia Baymorc, &c hours from Ric hmond
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FATAL ACCIDENT AND FIRE

MONTREAL, July s.-Last evening Mr. Hughes former.
Indian Interpreter and in the employ of the IIudsons
Bay Company for forty years. instantly killed on the
Montreal aud New York Railroad. His horse dashed on
the track and both and the carriage torn to pieces
The tobacco and snuff mandatory of A. Levy at.
Gristnstown, was destroyed by fire this morning.
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RECEPTION OF THE PREsIDRyT

PHILADELPHIA, Juys.-The committee ofarrangcments
will meet the President at Wilmington with a steamboat
and escort him TO the city. He will land ut the NAVY
Yard where he will be received with military
The President will be on horseback and Gen. Patterson
has called out the whole division of military
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NATIONAL. CONVENTION nr o1nprn ur>

ROCHESTER, July THE Convention Of Colored Men
had long session last evening" whsu they debated
port submitted by the committee social position &c.-
The debate continued through this mornings session
when the report was rejected by large vote The oppo
stion to IL arose from the fact that il advocated dsnc
tive schools for eolorcd Children and regard the blacks
mainly consumers.
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OHIO RIVER.

WHEELING, July sth.-The water in the Ohio river ha
risen 10 about 30 inches which enables all the light
ers to to and from Cincinnati Freghts on the river
are HIGH however Dry goods and other first class eghts
are 30 to 80 cents 100 lbs Fish, &c. 30 cents 70
per barrel. y y
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Correspondence OF the Journal OF Commerce.
IL IcIIfN. =. Ii IL

bucnhnan yet returned TO the city. He
still at Whcaand, chewing the cud ofsweet and bitter
to commit to Mr. Buchanan the adjustment Of the Fishery
question Gov Marcy would have resigned his Office
er than assent to this for he has facility and the
best prospect for adjusting il, himself and very soon
BALTIMORE MARKETS. July 6.-Saes to-day of 400
barrels Howard street flour at S4,75. Market quiet
AT TIE CORN ExcHASGE
About 5000 bushels Wheat Offered this morning,
mostly sold at l00al05c for red and local &C for white.
Some 5000 bushels Corn offered and mostly sold at IS
a60c for white and 6lA62c for yellow.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS, July e,h-The Cotton
market is firm and the stock is materially reduced
The Flour markell very quiet-lOOO bbls old select
Western sold at 81 69 2 per barrel which holders are
hrm Thcre fair inquiry for city consumption within
the range OF 81 90 l-2 $50 for common and extra
brands. In Rye Flour and Corn Meal nothing doing
6rain-Suppies Of Wheat continue come in very
slowly The only sale reported lot of 400 bushels old
red at lilo cents per bushe Rye is worth SO cents
Corn Is in demand and has advanced-Sales $500 BUSH
change.
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET, July H.. Beet
Cattle-There offered the different yards during
the past week about 1900 head with sales at 90 to so
per 100 lbs.
Cows-Therc we're about 800 offered with sales at is
90 TO 30 90 for mich, and 90 to Is 90 for dry.
Sheep and Lambs Sales Of 1000 90 90 for each
llogs-Sales 1000 at 6 90 to G so per 100 lbs.
BRIGHTON (DosTosD CATTLE MARKET. July !.
Beef Cattle 20 pairs Working Oxen, IS Cows
Is 80; quality o. 5sas 81 20 do 81 %
al 80; third do % 0Oa6 IS
WoEgiSo 0xES-Saes at $50, coz, aiiOal55.
Cows AND CALvEs-s25, IS, 5Oab5.
Sheep from ~ 30 to ~ 10.
svlsszsOv. eSe, earrOws nc pigs shoat.
~ 10 SIC, pigs ITO iOc E
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POSTSCRIPT.
ANOTHER FATAL DRAw.DRIDGg A

ANOTHER FATAL DRAw.DRIDGE ACCIDENT.
PniLADKLrHiA, July s.-This morning ut two O'Clock
the freight train which len Wilmington for Philadelphia.
ran into randywne creek the draw of the bridge on
tho outsks OF the town. Tho bridge tender says he gave
the proper signals but no attention paid to them.
The locomotive, tender. andtwo large platform butcu
cars were precpaied into tho creek presenting Of
ruins The engineer, named Girvin, and the fireman.
were drowned Tho conductor aud other persons tho
an fortunately escaped Ift had been passenger train
inc accident would have been equal the Norwsk caas
trophe.
(sEcoSD DEsPAIcH.)
WILMINGTON, July s.-The accident was caused by the
bridge tender going 10 sleep. Ito heared the whistle OF
the train coming outof Wilmington In his fright does
not know what he did He thinks however that he
raised his lantern, which the proper signal that ali
was right Thus the officers Of the train were deceived
aud thought all was right, and went ahead.
Charles Garvin, tho engineer belongs TO Elkton and
IS unmarried Reuben Titus the fireman, was crushed
beneath tho engine tender and three platform cars loaded
with cross.ties
The bridge tender Is very worthy and sober man. and
has been keeper Of the bridge six years lie was only
on duty every other night AAer letting the train from
fmladepha across at o'clock feeling tired he thought
nc would lie down. lie fell asleep aud 40 alarmed
that he did not know what he did This il his own state
ment He was so overcome by his feelings that he at
tempted suicide He has been arrested the charge of
murder and held to bail before the New Castle County
Court.
The verdict OF the Jury the Company entire
from all blame as the instructions the bridge tender
were OF the most explicit character.
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RAILROAD DEPOT BURNT.

HAvRE-Dk-GRAcE, July s-Thc Cecil depot at Susaue-
hanna, opposite HavredeGracc took fire o'clock to-
day. Just as the train arrived from Philadelphia The
whole OF the buildings connected with the station are en-
ireiy destroyed. The cars all run out and saved.
SECOND DISPATCH.
HAvRE DE GRscE, July s.-The depot at the landing on
tho opposite side OF the river entirely destroyed except
The wharvcs and apron for landing passengers The books
and papers from the Office were saved The fire orgina
ted from the locomotive Of the Baltimore train