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The weekly Placer herald., 1853-12-31
Agents.

+. NJ. SHEPHERD, Sacramento City
w r f2,cr. Rattlesnnke Bar
J, w, SpArx, Gold Hill and Virginia
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-12-31
$l,l96,570,OO
Twen,v-fve per cent of

~, ,IoO,Cf',O'
Twenty per cent of this, or 1899,
l40,0 belongs To the State.
The Al e of the Government Reserve,
~ authorized by the Board of State Land
Commissioners which will he commenced
this morning, will probably bring about
$3.50 900, which together with the above,
will put into the State Treasury, or can
Gel her bonds 10 the amount OF half Il
million. In addition 10 this there will he
several other sales of the States property
IN San Francisco, which in the aggregate
will amount perhaps to a nillon or a mil
lion and II half more. ] hen again there
is iarge amount of very valuable pro-
pprty ia the proposed extension of the
San Fran"isco front; if Il judciouS bill for
the sale of which he passed at the coming
session, that will realize IA sum, in addi-
tion tu the sums to he derived from the
sources already named, far beyond our
present Indebtedness
1t gives lis much pleasure to chronicle
these facts, and we wi bp still more
pleased " hen We can say, that this, the
Youngest and most wonderful State in the
Union, i free from heavy dt bt contract
ed and liqnidated within so short IA period, ,
that it may reasonably cause surprise to
amy man NOT fully acquainted with our
people. Stale jour.
From SOUTHERN OREGoH.-A CORES
pondent of the Yrek, Herald, wiring
from Jack~onvllp, over date Of ii h inst
says that the two lnlnnS who XII led Kyle
have not yet been retaken. II is supposed
they are among the umrqnaS. The
/
Every move 'ent of the Indians in this
whole country, including thn,e on the
coast, show fee iilg+ of hostility towards
the whites. In til" vicinity of Port Oxford
they are arming ihpm>elycS Wrlh firearms,
and if daylight Is not made 10 shine thro'
them between Ihjs ana spring, we may
expect trouble of lhe nin>t Sr louS nature
from these enemies of the human family.
We can never rest ~ security until the
redskins are treated Ike other wild beasts
of the forests.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-12-31

A lump Of gold weighing five hundred
dollars, was dug out by a miner at Vol
cano Canon, on Saturday last.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-12-31
Township Meeting,

a RELIEVED MINER
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} w. BROWNING. Merchant Tailor,


under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, to his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States with such advantages as will
enable him TO offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction TO the pur-
chasers, and in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit of clothes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
Ihave on hand superior assortment of ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made to order.
NIB. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
for the District.
Oct. 15--6m. (m)
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GENCY Ar wAsHINGToN N.--To

A GENCY AT WASHINGTON N .--TO
IN Claimants.-FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tinues to undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims TO lands,
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
haEpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, half-pay, or
bounty lands; also claims for extra and back pay,
&c. OF soldiers, sailors and marines; well those
against the State of Virginia. the United States;
all claims growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed, any business before Congress orthe public of
ices which may require the aid of an agent attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. F. A. Dickins is known TO most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street. opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
| of the Metropolis
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd (m)
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NEW THING ENTrRELY.-The N

IN astonishing performance heard OF. Barrels
firkins kegs, and all description of cooper-work
made and finished, without defect, air-tight, and
smooth enough to varnish, entirely by machinery
The timber is taken in the bolt, the slaves are
sawed hollowing and 1vith the grain, cut of a uni
form length, dressed perfectly smooth in and out
side, of uniform thickness, jonted with perfect ac
curacy, each having its proportionate bige accord
ing to its width and the strength ofeach fully tested
the cask is howelled. chamfercd, croase cut heads
turned, and the whole prepared for the hopping
process in a manner so perfect, complete, and
superior finish, that challenge the world 10
produce the equal, and that at the rate of from two
hundred to three hundred per dayto each machine
BY this process, all casks can be made, from the
smallest whitehead keg, the largest size cask in
general use all Of which, can be warranted 10 hold
the most subtle fluids, or adapted TO the packing
Of any description of goods. In fact, the machinery
cannot make an imperfect article, unless the fault
is errlnsipeiy in the timber
Persons desirous of purchasing the right TO use
this machinery in the States Of Virginia, Maryland
Kentucky, Missouri, or the eastern half of Penn
.ylvania can obtain any information by applying
to the subscriber at Washington City, d. c., who
is sole proprietor for that portion OF territory under
an assignment from VIM. Trapp, the patentee.
ALLAN POLLOCK.
q Oct. 15--eodlm. f..
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E,oR RENT, the Building now being fin

IL 1sneu on the nortneast corner OIL TN street ana
Louisiana avenue, in this city.
The first floor has been constructed for Bank
ing Establishment, of marble, with vaults &c, and
two stores on 7th street. The basement is con-
structed 10 embrace all the modern conveniences
for a restaurant, in connexion with kitchen and
vaults for COAL oysters, provisions, &c The restau
rant communicates, both from in and ont DOORS with
the second story, which is composed Of four rooms,
communicating through ample folding doors, for
the accommodation of either large or small private
parties. Should the second story not be taken in
connexion with the restaurant, the rooms will be
rented for Offices. The third story embraces near
ly the whole extent of the building and is well
adapted for commodious billiard-room for three
tables The fourth story embraces the whole ex-
tent of the building, and is well adapted for a
printing room amory, aud, if not rented, will be
reserved for meeting and exhibition room. Gas
and water and all the modern improvements have
been introduced on each floor OF this building and
its position situated in the very heart of the most
business portion Of Washington must ensure large
profits 10 competent tenants.
Apply TO or address s. @. BARNEY,
Sep 2l--tf E. bet. 8 and 7lh SITS, Washington.
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n.y. aprovis;ops Of the Constitution sal

Gag@ "Provisions of the Constitution" said
Mrs. Partington, with an earnest air and tone,
"for my part l should be glad to see 'em.
Heaven and all of us knows provisions is scarce
enough and dear enough and if they can turn
the Constitution to so good use I'm glad of
it. Anything that will have a tenderness to
cheaper the necessities Of ife"-and here she
laid her finger on the cover of her box and
looked earnestly at a cracked sugar-bow in the
''buffet' in the corner, containing the onion
seeds and the bone buttons and the scarlet
beans and the pieces Of twine long gathered
from accumulative paper tea-bags-"I am
agreeable to it, and if they can turn the Con
stitution and all the ships-ofwar to carrying
provisions. am shore they will do more good
than they do now good many of EN-" She
here ran down like an eight-day clock and she
smiled as Ike rushed in with his arms full of
votes, and his face full of fun and molasses
candy, and asked her if he shouldn't give her
''tig whicket."-BoSton Post.
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"A pleasant journey 10 you; remember me 70
those at homew
So spoke n young man in our hearing to a
friend who was about to visit his native town.
AS he turned away, we could perceive the work
ings of the remembrance of home, and the en-
ioyments Of early life, rising up in his memory,
and in rapid and brilliant panorama, passing
before his recollection. Home" J" Were the
parents there, with whose images were entwined
the earliest, fondest memories? Did they not
rise up before him with their silver locks waving
in the wind as he saw them watching his last
| departure? That sister-the earliest playmate
or MS ririiaifooa s...l Ala daaras4 sd naarest
friend of his boyhood-was not her bright but
fearful face before him, like rose washed in
| dew? "Home!' How swift the mind few
from the dusty, noisy, busy streets, back to the
shadowirg trees of the old homestead-t0 the
clear brook bubbling through the green mead
ows-to the lowing of the distant cows i'll the
sunny morning as they moved lazily along to
! their pasture on the hill side-to the twittering
| of the martins in the box which he had made
himself for them by his chamber window-to
all those images of country home which he
had relinquished in oil its health and invigora-
ton, for the contact of the fevery city the life
struggle which can only be terminated by the
grave " Remen,bernaet to those at home!" Did
he think then of that blushing face, and that
sweet voice, pouring forth that gush of rich
music, in the little gallery of the humble
church? or of those moonlight walks in the
silver streamlet when young love first beat in
his breast? was she included in this memory of
blessedness?
Young man Cherish these memories, if
you would escape the contaminations around
you. Let the feeling" remember me to those
at home" come into your heart, when tempted
to join the drunken orgies of the midnight revel.
Let your conduct be so blameless and so useful
that you can never feel your cheek tingle with
the shame that would prevent you from saying,
remember me to those at home y
Hartford Corr.
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From the southern Literary Messenger


The following characteristic verses of THAcKE
RAY have been lying for some months in portfolio
of literary autographs in our possession. They
were wrten by him one morning last spring al
our editorial table, during call he made upon Us
and they have afforded amusement to many friends
who have read them in Ms. 1t is curious to see
how briefly and comicay the satirist tells the sen
tiinental story of the
Sorrows of Werther.
Werther had a love for Charlotte,
Such as words could never utter, -
Would YOU know how first he met her
She was cutting bread and butter.
Charlotte was a married lady,
And moral man was Werhcr,
And far all the wealth of Indies
Woul ,o nothing that might hurt her.
So she sighed and pined and ogled,
And his passion boiled and bubbled;
Till he blew his silly brains out,
And no more was by them troubled
Charlotte, having seen his body
Borne before her on shutter;
Like a well conducted person
Went on cutting bread and butter.
w. NJ. THAcKERAr.
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ExAMHNATIoNs.--THE

MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.--TH
lyl undersigned will open rooms on the 1st
Of December, for the purpose of examining Medi-
cal students in the District of Columbia.
We propose TO devote ourselves, at convenient
hours, TO daily examinations Of students, especially
in reference TO the usual courses of Lectures de-
livered in the city of Washington.
The examinations will embrace, in their scope,
Anatomy, Surgery Obstetrics, Diseases of women
and children, Physiology, Materia Medica, Prin-
ciples and Practice of Medicine, Mcroscopical
Anatomy, Chemistry, and the more important
parts of medical jurisprudence.
The course, being confined solely TO examina-
tons, will continue daily, and will close the latter
end of March.
Suitable illustrations, by means of preparations,
specimens, instruments, etc, will be afforded du-
ring the course,
WILLIAM II. SAUNDERS, M. D.,
Demonstrator of Anatomy in the National
Medical College
ALEXANDER ]. SEMMES, M. D.,
Physician TO the United States Jail
For tickets apply to DIR. VIM. II. Saunders, cor.
uer of Al street and Louisiana avenue, opposite
the CITY Hall, or to DR.. A. ]. Semmes east side OF
Al street, betwee. Pennsylvania and Missouri
venues.
Washington, Oet.2, 1S63-2awtD1
Inteliigenccr)
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The meaning scanned to be, to my eye, re-
solve to run US down; the smoke ascended
black and sulphury from her chimneys, with
occasional flashes of volcanic fire, that showed
he had all the steam on possible. He gained
on MS evidently, while the excited crowd on her
hurricane deck and guards repeatedly hur-
rawed as, by the orders of the mate, they
stepped to the centre of the boat, to keep her
righted.
The noise they made and their evident ap-
proach, with the fearful trembling of our boat,
for we had all steam on, too, so alarmed the
ladies, that, following impulse, rather than rea,
son, for they would have been safest perhaps in
the cabin, they hurried on to the hurricane
deck; and the one that have before spoken OF
rushed to Samson, who was at the wheel, and
begged him not to race any more.
"Kentuck," said Rogers, "they'll be into US.
It's my opinion they mean to run US down.
they must be all drunk there"
Pretty much so,' replied the Kentuckian;
abb Albert was in for y arly this morning;
he's the only pilot on board; that is, Beattie is
down with fever mighty low Bob hates your
capting here, and when he's tight he's perfectly
crazy
ave shall all be lost-we shall all be lost"
exclaimed the young lady; "Ol Mr.. Old Ken
lucky, save u.s."
"Old Kentucky will do that, my dear young
lady, if he has to shoot the rascal at the wheel;
they're bent on running us down-selfpreser-
vation is the first law Of nature; if two men are
graphing for the same plank at sea which viii
hold but one each has the right to push the other
of, if he can-thats law, I'm told, though never
thought it was exactly fair, especially if the
weaker man had got the plank first. However,
if these fellows run into US it will be clear
case of murder; and they are hardly six lengths
off. Hang it, these boats bark so that you can
hardly hear yourself talk. Halloo, there, what
are you after? Look out! Here, Rogers, you
take the wheel a moment and hand me my rife;
you see it's necessity"
"Dont xii! him. exclaimed Rogers, never
theless complying with his request.
"Kill him! no, but I'll just break that right
arm of his between the wrist and elbow, the
first time he shows it fairly"
So saying, the Kentuckian deliberately lifted
his rifle to his shoulder. We oil felt our danger
too much to interfere or even to say word.
In moment more the sharp report of the rife
was heard all eyes were fixed upon the pilot of
the Shelby. In an instant his arm fell lifeless
to his side, and the Shelby, uncontrolled, rushed
on to q shallow bar Just beside her, and in an
other moment was fast aground.
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ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON
ROAT.

-r~~ THE THOMAS COLLYER viii
Sdsss5$&&7rs leave the regular steamboat wharf.
The coach leaves tho Capitol at s, %, liz, ID st,
and AZ o'clock
Leaves Alexandria at 8, %, III Ia, 81, and AZ
O'clock.
Leaves Washington at 0, lOa, 12i, oi, 4, and st
o'clock.
The George Washington and Colyer can be
had for Pleasure Trips also for towing.
Nov. 2-et% SAML GEDNEY, Capn,
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YIlHE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; chron-
icle of the turf agriculture, field sports, liter
ature, and the stage, embellished with splendid
steel engravings. Published every Saturday morn
ing, at No. 3 Park Place, New York. John Rich
ards, publisher. William L. Porter, editor.
Oct ION
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MisrfIIanf0ms.
> Commits

NTOTICE.--We shall apply to the Commits
IN sioner of the General Land Office of the Uni
ted States for Scrip, under the Act Of Congress OF
August 31st, 1852, on Land Warrant (No. 1881
issued from the Land Office of Virginia, Feb. 18th,
17S3 TO John Hardyman, for his services as a
Lieutenant of the Virginia State Line in the War
of the Revolution, which said Land Warrant has
never been located or otherwise satisfied.
SAMPSON JONES, JR.,
and other heirs of
JOHN IARDYMAN, decd.
Z, Nov lS-2aw3m ..5
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A CARD.-SAMUEL w. TUCKER, Mer-
IN chant Tailor, would respectfully announce
to his patrons and friends that he has removed
from his late place of business, and will for the
present receive business calls at the store Of Mr.
Evan Hughes corner of 18th street and Ponnsy-
vania avenue.
He is pleased to announce to his customers that
the stock of goods to which he now invites their
attention cannot be excelled.
Nov S-Neod3w ..
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NEW FALL STYLES OF GENTLE

NEW FALL STYLES OF GENTLE
IN mems Furnishing Goods.-CH ARIES II.
LANE has Just returned from New York, and is
now opening a large and elegant assortment OF
Cravats, Scarfs, Stocks, Ties, Gloves, Suspenders,
Handkerchefs, Hosiery &c., together with all
other articles usually found in firstclass estab-
lishment.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine my stock which will be cheerfuly ex-
hibed 10 all with polite attention. Reasonable
prices and fair dealing may be relied upon.
LANES Hat Cap, and Gentlcmen's
Furnishing Establishment, Penn. av., near AZ ST.
Oct 8 -M 4.
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NTANTELs, IRON RAILINGs, AND

lN Spring Mattresses. The Mantels' are new,
cheap, and beautiful article, manufactured upon
stone, in imitation of the richest Marbles, of the
most rare and desirable kinds. In style and finish
they stand unequalled and are not injured by coal,
gas, smoke, or acids. AT the north they are be
coming extensively used, and give perfect satis-
faction.
Builders and others wishing to purchase are re-
ouested TO call and examine for themselves.
Also, Pier Slabs to match the Mantels, of the
same materials.
Iron Cemetery and other Fencing and Rangs.
Will be kept constantly on hand, variety OF
patterns, for which orders will be received and
promptly executed.
Premium Spring Mattresses, new article far
superior to anything ofthe kind now in use.
r.. IIASKINS, Agent,
Penn avenue, south side, near 10Th street,
Oct 19--1m (m' ...
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NOTICE TO U. s. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.
. - o.,.r p,Sr 0rrrcr DRIP .RTNFST

NousDaber l. 1898
TT HAS LONG BEEN THE PRACTICE
of this Office 10 pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tiated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails for the amounts, respectively ,of their
ounrterly nav. Ii was established TO accommo-
date the contractors and meet their necessities, in
advance of the regular and slower process of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants of the department,
and was intended only TO apply to one dratt per
route from each contractor for the ach0is amount,
(deducting fines, collections, &c.) OF his quarterly
uay; but il has been, and is quite generally so
misunderstood, as 10 be supposed TO allow any
number of drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ING in the aggregate the contract pay for the quar-
fer privilege conceded for accommodation (for
il was never ANYTHING more) has thus been made
10 embarrass materially the business of this Office
forced upon il the settlement of the pirate ac-
counts Of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with a quasi sanction OF
this Office, species Oh paper currency uhauthor-
lied by the laws.
II not unfreauenty occurs, too, that this Office is
exposed 10 great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuneness of the signatures 10
tbe assignments or endorsements Of the various
persons through whose hands these drafts are
made TO pass before their presentation.
Il is therefore deemed proper 10 give this public
notice TO contractors, and all concerned, that from
and after the 1st day of January, 1854, but one
dra, for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be payed, or filed for payment, in this Office. This
drait should state upon its face thai tt as the only
one for the quarter and the route (both TO be spool
fedI on which il is drawn; and the signature there
TO shoua BE- aiiested 6y the postmaster az me Place
srhere IL may be drdton, and other itRess; and
each assignment thereof should 5s attested BY taco
WIN. F. PHILLIPS,
AWditor offhs Treasury for hhs
Nov. 13 p. Q Department
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NEW YORK, May 2, lS53.-The UNDER
In signed has this day opened an office, No AZ
William street, (Merchants Exchange) for the
transaction of general brokerage business
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promssory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated
Sep 21-dtf EMANUEL b. HART.
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THE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly on
hand good stock of well-made account
books, and manufacture to order, at short notice,
any style that may be required.
Their stock of paper and stationery articles COM
prise everything desirable in a countng-room or
Office. American, French, and English writing
papers, wrapping papers, copying and notarial
presses.
Bill heads, cards, circulars, &c. printed neatly.
Orders solicited by
COLLINS, BOVINE g. CO.,
11th street. Cd door north of Penn. Av.
Branch of Stationers' Hall, la and ITO Pearl
street New York Nov S-tf
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LIFE INSURANCE COM.
PANY OF NEW YORK,
Capital 100000, paid in and securely
inyeStod.

A. A. ALVORD, PRESIDENT
Among its directors are Ambrose c. kingsland,
Sas c. Herring, George ID. Phelps, John p
Brown, Edwin ID. Morgan Myndert Van Schaick
and other substantial men Of New York
Insuranccs made upon the most favorable terms
G. B. ADAMS, Agent,
Office 9th street. opposite the Patent Office.
Oct 16-eo1m (m)