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The weekly Placer herald., 1853-05-14
Discussion ON THE SETTLER BILL

Discussion ON THE SETTLER BILL
Quite an exciting debate occurred in the
Senate on Saturday evening, the subject
under discussion being MIR. Grewell's
"SettIer Bill" Nearly every Senator
present seemed desirous of defining his
position upon it. The debate at last
gre " so interesting that an adjournment
could not be had until nearly one O'Clock
Sunday morning. The Senate was in
Committee of the Whole, Mr.. Hubbs in
the chair. +,,rJ
An amendment offered by Mr.. Crabb
with the addition of an amendment by
Mr. Ralston, appears to embody the prin-
ciple involved in the bill and gave rise to
the discussion MIR. Crabb's amendment
is as follows:
"When the plaintiff upon trial estab-
fishes a title or right Of possession to the
premises in suit, he sha i be entitled to
reasonable compensation for the use of
tho le,rrd from the day and date Of f-se..i"
ment thereon by the defendant. The
compensation allowed by the Court or the
Jury, as the case mgy be, shall be deduct
ed from the value of the Improvements
ascertained as herein before provided"
Mr.. Ralston suggested that this should
he so amended as to read ''thal the plain
tiff after proving title, &C., sc might Sc
cure damages from the time when the de-
fendant or those under whom he claims
had legal notice of the plaintiff S claim"
After some discussion between Messrs
Crabb and Ralston,' Mr.. c., accepted this
amendment
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-05-14

Beyond the site Of the saw mill of the
Union Water co. Murpby's, the timber
becomes very abundant and dense. In
one of the openings, about twenty miles
from town, there is cedar which is over
900 feet high, with the extraordinary cir
cumference of eghty-eight feet. 1t was
measured by Messrs. Field and Lewis,
five feet from the ground; hear the root it
was still thicker, but somewhat irregular
Trees have been cut down which yielded
10000 feet of lumber. So says the Cal
averas Chronicle. i...... ......
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-05-14

The fact that California ahounds in
precious stones as well AS in gold seems
to be settled beyond peradventure. We
had on ourtable topaz and a byrl which
were picked up IN Calaveras County
about three weeks ago. They were as
sociated with crystalline garnets of which
there were large numbers in the vicinity.
The topaz is terminated with a four pyra-
mid with the edges slightly truncated. =
And the byrl is nearly round presenting
the appearance Of having been water
woyn Times ond Trans.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-05-14

We are sorry to hear of the burning of
the u. S. Hotel, on the Yankee Jim road.
II took fire early Thursday morning last
consuming the entire building. This is a
serious ni u.s. loss TO Winckley & Wright. we
hope the citizens of the divide will not
let il fall too heavily upon them. aiiis4
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-05-14

"A Bill passed the legislature, few
days since, giving Placer county four
terms Of the District Court yearly: viz:
ong term on the and M onday in January,
srd Monday in April, srd Monday in Ju-
II. and the Srd Monday in October,
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required, where can It be found but BY cor
| necllon with the waters of York river-iu other
words by railroad from the dock ia Richmond
10 Ethan. or some point near there.
have carefully looked over the report made by
Capt. Childe, aud believe tito be essentially cor
rect. That gentleman stands second to rail-
road engineer 10 this country. | know him, and
regard him a safe. careful, experienced and
| faithful engineer and in this opinion | am sus-
tanned by all professional gentlemen acquainted
with him. he reports the grades to be exceed
ingiy favorable, not exceeding 35 feet to the
mile, so that engines will exercise their power
most favorably. | shall not go into any profes-
sional examination of the report aud its recon-
mendations. for that gentleman does not need any
endorsement from me. Of the merits Of this
route to the capes of Virginia / shall not say
much, for they must be palpabe to any one who
will examine them.
Capt. Dimmock shows that this route will
not only be favourable for tonnage, but that it
must necessarily be adopted by the passenger
steamers running from this city to Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York, there being at least
hours difference in its favor, as compared with
the river route. He repudiates the idea that
Richmond can never become commercial city
because of her distance from deep water. By
this York River Railroad her tonnage can pass to
and from the capes of Virginia in far less time
and certainly at no greater expense than if Nor
folk were her shipping port.
Nature made Norfolk the Liverpool of the
south, Richmond the Manchester; art can now
give to Richmond happy combination of
BOTH
Norfolk will be the great commercial mart of
North Carolina and Southern Virginia; Richmond
of all the country lying north of James river and
south of Alexandria, running out to the far west
but all, Norfolk, Alexandria and Richmond. will
have trade enough soon as our great works
shall be completed.
1t is said by some if you construct this York
river road you will build up an opposition city on
the banks of York river
Is it reasonable to expect this when here are
the banks, the custom house, the merchants, the
capitol. the heslth-and upon US centres the
Danvie railroad, the Southside railroad, the
james river canal, the Central railread, aud
through us runs the great line of mail and travel
between the north and the south, when the point
on York river will be isolated-a Port Richmond?
Why has not Petersburg moved to City Point,
Richmond to the Cat Hole!
Capt. Dimmock concludes by expressing she
opinion that the Norfolk and Petersburg railroad
ought to be constructed; James river improved
to its greatest capacity, and railroad made from
Richmond to York river; until which, Richmond
is NOT ready for the trade she is so ardently and
energetically striving to obtain.
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LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
SEN ATE.

SENATE.
FRIDAY, March II, 1853
BILLS PASSED.
The following bills were read a third time and
passed:
Authorizing an appropriation to complete the
Fairmontand Wheeling Turnpike.
To amend the 10Th section of an act providing
tor districting the counties, passed April 2,
1859.
TIC authorize the Board of Public Works to
construct a roailroad from Covington to the
head of steamboat navigation, on the Kanaw ha
river.
In relation to the Richmond and Petersburg
Railroad.
To7amend an act passed 9th March, ls49, con-
corning the Staunton and James River Turnpike
Company.
To increase the capital stock of the MoorfieId
and Allegheny Turnpike Company.
To amend the charter of the Hazel River
Turnpike.
To incorporate the Wythe Turnpike Compa-
ny.
To change the location of the Beverly and
Fairmont Road.
To incorporate the Alexandria and South
Branch Boating Company.
Authorizing the Otetana Camel Coal Compa-
ny to subscribe to the capital stock of the Guyan-
dotte Navigation Company.
Authorizing the Carbondell Camel Coal Com
pany to subscribe to the capital stock of the Guy
| andotte Navigation Company.
To amend the charter of the Sandy Hook and
Manassa Gap Turnpike Company.
Increasing the capital stock the Loudoun and
Berlin Turnpike Company. > 5.5-,-.,z .
To amend an act passed March ~, 1851. to in.
corporate the Reedy and Harrisvillei Turnpike
Company.
To incorporate the town of Williams port, in
the county of Wood. .4
To authorize the town of Fredericksburg to
subscribe to works of internal Improvement,
and to tract loans or issue certificates there
for.
A large number of bills were ordered to be en-
crossed.
On motion Of Mr.. THOMAS the Senate adj
journed.
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

MONDAY, March IA.
5 An act to amend the law relating to the Sos
SONS of the Supreme Court of Appeals was
taken up. with the first amendments proposed
to it by the Senate, and determined in the affir-
native.
The I'd amendment of the Senate, providing
for the sessions OF the Court of Appeals in the
State Courthouse, instead of in the Capitol, as
proposed by the bill, was disagreed to.
An act in relation to the Richmond aud Pc
tersburg Railroad was laid on the table, on mo-
tion of Mr. ToML1N.
BILLS PASSED.
An act to authorize further subscription by
the City Council of Alexandria to the stock Of
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad Compa-
ny.
An act to authorize the town of Danville to
subscribe to the Caswe county Plank Road
On motion of Mr.. NJ cCLUER,
Ordered, That leave be given the delegate at
present representing the county of Berkeley 10
this body, to withdraw from the clerks office OF
the House of Delegates certain papers respect
ing the Old Presbyterian Church in the town Of
Martinsburg.
bill providing for election, by the people, for
the apportonment of representation, the quali6-
cation and privileges of voters, the meeting Of
electors of President and Vice President, and
prescribing rules fol- contested elections, being
the unfinished business of Saturday, was taken
up. and after being amended in several partcu-
lars, was ordered to be engrossed.
On motion,
The House then adjourned.
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ouse then adjourned.

The friend. oil the Hon. T. l.. CLIsGMAN. of
North Carolina, will regret to learn that he is
detained 10 this city. on his way home, by indis-
position. He left Washington in ill health, suf-
fering from a severe cold, and the extreme fatigue
OF unremitting attendance in the House during
the last busy days and nights of the session, and
found himself, arriving here, incapable of pro-
ceedlng farther without rest. A few days repose
will doubtless restore him to his usual condition,
and enable him tn resume his journey.
Cb1s Colrier
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Anticipated Appoint,1ent
WASHINGTON, March l3--P

WASHINGTON, March l3--P. M.
It's pretty confidently stated that A. w. Buel.
OF Michigan. will receive the appointment of
Minister to Berlin in few days.
MIR. Dean, of Missouri, is prominently spoken
OF for Assistant Postmaster General. Also, H. Fl.
Heath Esq, Secretary for the new Territory of
Washington.
There are several candidates for the position
OF Superintendent Of the Capitol extension,
among whom isl New England man, who super
Intended the construction of Bunker Hill Monu-
ment' Metropolitan Hall and Niblos Theatre n
New York. besides. other buildings OF note, ad-
mired for their beauty. His chances are very
prominent.
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The attempt upon the life of the Emperor OF
Austria continu % to be the leading tonic Of con
versation in European diplomatic circles TIA o
assassin asserts that he had no accomplices !;
that he had had the deed in contemplate n
or three years, aud that he had been for
weeks watching TO catch the Emperor unat-
tended. When taken to prison he shou ted
"Viye KossutIl." The unfortunate man is a
Hungarian by BIRTH and is reported to be the
husband OF the woman who was logged to
death in Pesth by the Austriaus in Is4s.
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AUSTRIA AND TURKEY-In our telegraphic
despatch of the steamer Africa's news. it was
stated that the danger of war between Russia
and Turkey was imminent. For Russia read
Austria. IL is known that the Austrians have
taken umbrage at the mode 10 which the Turks:
have conducted the campaign in Montenegro
that the Austrians, indeed, have given, ''aid and
comfort to the rebellious Montenegrans, and
that finally the Austrian Minister at Constantine
pie was directed to insist upon certain conditions
the surrender Of two posts. Kleck and Sutoria, to
Austria-wbich the Sultan regarded as offensive
and unjust, and SO regarding, rejected them.
As soon as this determination was announced, the
Austrian Minister with the whole legation, re-
tired from Coustantinople, and Austrian forces
were marching upon the Turkish frontier. The
Sultan has, it is reported, requested France and
England to arbtrate between the Emperor Of
Austria and himself, but the Austrian, according
to the Cologne Gazette, had rejected the prof.
ferred arbitration Still, it was not believed on
the London Exchange on the 25th ut. that war
would ensue. The Sultan has, it is said, given
assurance to Austria that the Polish and Hunga-
rian refugees serving in the Turkish Army will
be- recommended to go to America, excepting
those who have embraced the lslamist faith.
- During the recent insurrectionary move
ment in the city of Milan, seventy Austrian SOL
diers were wounded-ten Of whom have since
died. The Hungarian regiment stationed in the
city, refused to fire. on the insurgents when COM
manded to do so, and is to be degraded by being
sent to Croatia.
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Great excitement has been caused among the
Cherokee Indians by the reported discovery of
gold in large quantities on Horse Shoe Greek, in
the northern part of the nation. The yield is
said to be slOto sl2 day per man.
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JEWISH DisABILIrIEs.--In the British House
OF Commons on the "5th uIt the subject of the
jewish disabilities was discussed, the object be
ing to extend to Jewish subjects the same privi-
leges enjoyed bysProtestant Dissenters The
motion by Lord John Russell, that the House go
into committee to consider the subject, was car
tied by vote Of 224 to 205.
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ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER GLASGOW
q

The steamer Glasgow arrived at her dock this
afternoon. She brings no later Liverpool dates.
The House of Commons were still debating the
Manyooth grant. Trade in the manufacturing
di stricts was dull.
The abolition movement in Scotland was assum-
ing progressive and more formidable appear
ance.
The Emperor ofAustria was recovering from
the wound lately inflicted in the attempt made
at his assassination.
The London money market was easier, and
funds advancing. Consols closed at 99a. Rice,
sugar, coffee and tobacco were quiet.
There had been no tidiugs received of the At
rica and it was feared some accident had hap
pen ed to her.
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SENTENCE OF ALDERMEN


The city aldermen have been sentenced to pay
fine of $3.50 each-those of them charged with
contempt of duty. One Of their number. Mr.. A.
Sturtevant. is to be imprisoned fifteen days,
besides paying his fine. 1t will be recollected that
the aldermen were charged with gross corrup.
ton in office.
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the agent.

SOUTHERN PLANTER.-We are indebted to
the publisher, Mr.. p d. Bernard, for the
March No. OF the Southern Planter. Accom-
panying it is supplement containing the ad-
dresses of Hon. WiIloughby Newton and Ed
mund Rufin. Esq. before the Virginia Agricul-
tural Societv
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THE ALLEGED SLAvER.--A teegraphic des-
patch from Norfolk, signed A. A. Hickburn. says
that the American schooner r. P. Brown. caps
tured by the Germantown off the coast of Africa,
and lately arrived at Norfolk is SLAYER, and
that she has been uuustly seized her papers
being all legal. She cleared from The New
Y DIRK Custom House.
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GLEAs"r's PlcToRIAL for the past week con-
rains hanoso nelly executed pictures Of the
President and Vice President of the United
States, together with views of prominent public
buildings in the Northern cities, &C. Taken all
together it is the best publication of the kind in
the Union. Mr.. Smith. opposite the American, lie
the AGENT
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Rev. DR. Mcguire Mr. LEWIS n. WEBB, of this CITY
to Miss LUCY ROY MASON, daughter f DR. Alexan-
der Mason Of Falmouth
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named Charles Higg ms went into house on
18th street, kept by an Italian named Anteotti,
Sunday evening, called for spirits, wilfully broke
one or two tumblers, and cut other mad capers
wholly unsuited to Mr. Anteotti's taste. He
was elected from the house, and upon manifest
ing disposition to ere ate row, was handed
over to Lit. Wilkinson ard Gagged. Yesterday he
appeared before the Mayor and entered into
bonds to keep the peace, and what is still better,
to be of good hahnyour.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND

MONROE WARD-FoR CouNctL-Jos n AN
derson David Burr, Jas Scott D J Saunders.
mn 10 MANY WHICH,
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STEALING BRIDLE.-A slave wlo calls him-
self William Banks, was hauled up yesterday up
Oh the charge of stealing bride belonging to
Mr.. VIM. P Griffin from the residence of that
gentleman on Sunday last The evidence being
positive, the rogue was sent below, where 1t Is to
be hoped the officers succeeded in putting a curb
ohis stealing propensitles
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HUSTINGS COURT.

Mr.. William Miller. of Hanover, was yester-
day arragned before this tribunal for examina-
ton upon the charge of passing counterfeit 800
note upon Mr.. Adler, Of this city, short time
since. The evidence elected did not vary mate
rally from that adduced before the Mayor, with
which tha render is already familiar-hence we
.ee"' ~ u"seuos'afy to recaptulate it here
After carefully Investigating tho
Court determined that there existed no evidence
Of disposition wilfuy to defraud, and the ac
cused was thereupon discharged from custody.
MIR. FILLMoRE-We saw yesterday letter
from Mr. Fillmore, addressed to James A. Scott,
Es O., chairman of the Committee of Invitation Of
the Council, apprsing him that he will not be able
to visit this city before the last of this week or
the first of next. Mrs. Fillmore's health is still
delicate and her physicians think it will be i'm
prudent for her to turn out before the time ind-
Gated above.
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MASH a. wOoDMOUsE. RICHMOND.

MASH & wOODHOUsE. RICHMOND. Va
~ WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
BOOKS, PIANO FORTcS, STATIONERY, MUSIC
AND FANCY ARTICLES.-They have constantly for
sale upon reasonable terms all the various School
Books ia use, together with extensive stock of
Law, Medical Theological and Msce !laneous Books
Blank Books of every description
Foo soap, Letter. Note and Wrapping Paper
The best ink ofall kinds muse
Surveyors Compasses and Chains
p Globes, Drawing materials Books on Drawing and
Painting
Mathematical Instruments
Guitars otsuperior tone and finish
Vioins, Accordeens, Flutes and other musical nsru
ments
Violin and Guitar Strings
SUPERIOR PIANO FORTES
In addition to their Book and Stationary business,
the subscribers deal extensively in Piano Fores They
Agents for three of thu most disng lshed makers
in America VIII Chickering, Boston; Adam Sodart
and Durham, New York and experience OF ls
years IN this business them in saying that for
rich and beautiful durability OF orknanshp, and
elegance OF nish the instruments OF the above makers
unsurpassed
They have generally on haad an assortment extern
sive as be met with north SOUTH and enabled
to offer them as low in any ty of the Union.
To those not disposed to make special trips for the
purpose the subscribers promise their best Judgment in
selecting, binding themselves give satisfaction. and
charging them low ifthey present. Address
NASH & WOODHOUSE,
NH Is l39 Main street. Richmond. Va.
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For Captain of the Night Watch,
JOHN BLAIR WARRINGTON

FELLOW CIrIzENs-All have to say, is, if elected
Will discharge the duties without fear favor or afec
ton. JOHNR YARRTNGTON
mil lid
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NhA1o" Ci1iAENs nave TO say, s, II elected l
will dlschai &c the duties without fear, favor or affec.
ton; JOHNB. HARRINGTON.
mhl1-d
CITY GUAGER.
otte Voters Of the City of Richmond.
AT the request of large number of friends and in
accordance with my DESIRES I here by announce
myself a Candidate for the office of City Guager
Should 1t be the pleasure Of my fellow citizens To
confer the office promise devote my ndiydu
al attention to the duties thereof and every exerton
to give universal satisfaction.
Very Respectfully
NH Sim SAMSON JONES.
To the Voters of Richmond;
AT the solicitation OF many friends hereby announce
myself candidate tor the place of GAUGER. Should
be pleasure to elect promise that pains on
my part shall be spared to give satisfaction.
NH = Inn s. N DAVIS.
GG-TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY
Gentlemen; Thankful for past tavors ctiu-
| ly announce myself candidate for reelection.
NH lid J. H.srROBIA, City Gaussr.
THk ATHEN e UM.-The Rev. Dr.. BAIep will
deliver Tuesday and Friday of this week. 4th and
9Th lectures OF his regular the countries
| Europe.
The lecture Tuesday will be on France and swzer.
| land.
Lecture begins a. o'clock precisely Terms of ad-
mission usual!
NH IA The Committee on the Atbeu1una
GLOVER SEE ID, for sale at o. cash by
y NH WIN EGGLRSTON.
4 tLOVERsE ED .-Coverseed for sale by
~ EDMOND, DAVENPORT co.
Also Herds Grass and Timothy Seed NH Is
AILs-Sperm, solar and coal pit Oils all Of the best
! ~ quality, for sale by
EDMOND. DAVENPORT Il CO.
Also-lOO boxes best sperm Candles. NH u
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VNEHETEWASH BRUSEES.-The finest lot
w of the above Brushes offered for sale in this
marke; large sizes and made Of the finest quality of
hristles; for sale by
NH Is r. NJ. ZIMMERMAN
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BY AtjTH oEtTY,
LAWS OF ruiz UNITED srAY..,
TPUBLlc AcT-No, SOL

Passed during the Second Session Of The Thirtv sscoad
Conprpss
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TIME greatest Discovery of the age.--Panters,
L Farmers, Families and Others can purchase no
remedy equal to DIR TOBIAS Venetian Lnment,
tor Dysentery, Choic, Group, Chronic Rheumatism,
Sore Throat, Tooth ache Mosquito Bites, Pains in
the Limbs, chest, back, etc.
lfi does not give relief the money will be refund
ed all that is asked is trial, and use il according
to the directions.
1t is an English remedy, and was used by Viii
liam the w., late King of England, and certified to
bv him, as a cure for rheumatism when everything
else had failed
OVER lO0OOOOO BOTTLES have been sold in
the United States, without single failure, and
many have stated they would not be without it il
it was $40 per bottle in of Group, as it is us
certain as it is applied.
1t cures cholera, when first taken, in few hours;
Dysentery in half all hour; Toothache in five min
utes! 1t is perfectly innotent to taEe internally, and
is recommended by the most eminent PLY ysicians i'll
the United States. Price % and 80 cents.
| DIR. TOBIAS could fill dozen newspapers with
cures accomplished by his Liniment, but considers
warranting it sufficient, any person who does not
obtnin relief need not pay for it,
DIR TOBIAS has put up a Horse Linment in pint
bottles which is warranted cheaper and better than
any other for Cholic, Scratches, Old Sores Calls,
Swellings, Cuts, Bruises, etc. Price 80 cents.
DR. TOBIAS Office, $40 Greenwich street, New
York.
For sale by FLEMING & BRorHERS and DR.. KEYsER,
Wood street, Pittsburg.
AGENTs.--John Beall and Hamilton Cadiz nj
Jqlley Il co., New Market Wilson & Deming Mas
tersvile Brown a. Farmhouse and VIM Walters,
New Hagerstown. A Jul Schneider, Moorefied T.
RhlRPs& q CO., Smyrna. sep2S l853ly.