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The weekly Placer herald., 1853-11-19

NoBLE's PAss.-A meeting was held in
Butte county, on the 10TH inst, relating
to this pass. A committee was appoint
ed who reported some very expressive re-
solutions. The citizens are to organize
an expedition, with competent engineers
to survey and explore the pass in the
months of December and January next,
the result of which will he sent to WASH
iugton for the consideration of Congress,
and the meeting urged upon that body,
so far as the location of railroad route
through the Sierra Nevada mountains is
concerned, be deferred until the reconnoi-
sance can be made and reported, on Of
Nobe's Pass.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-11-19

The rumor that Mr., Wall, Collector of
Monterey, had met with some accident
on the way from Monterey to San Fran
cisco, is unfounded.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-11-19

The entire del Of the city of San Fran
cisco is 81 ,99O,l21.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-11-19

The San Francisco Herald has been
enlarged, The Bay city cap certainly
boast of large sheets.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-11-19

s-fY7 We have had all sorts of weathe,
this week except snowy weather.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-11-19

.s.Messrs. Adams s. Co, and Wells
Fargo g. 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., 1853-11-19

The BALL at Ophir has been postpon-
ed until ednesday, the 7th of December.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-11-19

San Francisco oAgency.-OcTAvIAN HooGs
i. the authorized Agent of the Weekly Placer
Herald in San Francisco city and county; all
advertisements intrusted to him will be care
fully attended to as he may contract. Office
at O'Meara's Printing Office. No. 1872, Clay
street
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

Hoy impossible il is for agwhig to represent
the United states ina foreign country, al well il
10 nianage.its ofIairsat home. Mr. Ingersdll.
our Minister TO England, has rendered himself
obnoxious even to the English themselves. BY
his todyism. Listen to what the London Morn
ing Nesrs says about his speech at Manchester:
At Meeting at Manchester on Saturday. he
appeared something in the character OF a Demo-
cratical moth coquetting roundan aristocratical
candle. and in the utmost danger Of singeing his
wings. He reminded us very strongly of our
Puselyte priests, who are never so enchanted as
when they are dabbling on the very edges of the
Roman Catholic quagnIires, and who are sure ul-
timately to fall in"
Aud again, IN the same article, the writer adds
'sMr Ingersoll, tired Of the old strain, launch
ed outinto some eulogistic declamations on the
English constitution, which might have been
inserted as supplement to any copy of De
Lome. He describes the progress of an imagi-
nary youth, who he tells us. might set out in
life, with no friend or connexions, and aspire,
without incurring the charge of Presumption. to
seat in the House OF Lords. We would adj
wise Mr.. Ingersoll never to repeat his imaginary
III 6dIS Ol VI hle dl1SlOGAolAC
friends.
1.-The notion could have never entered into
the head of any one out native of country
some four or FIVE thousand miles away But
what influence has Induced Mr.. Ingersoll to go
out of his way to magnify the facilities of en-
trance into the House Peers. and to exalt the
House itself in strain as lofty as it is unin:eli-
igible What could induce a Sc Der American
to talk of house of hereditary Legislators as
one 'every line of whose magnificent heraldry
seems to partake of tle Proverbs Of Solomon
in its character and stimuli ~
g Can it be that he was enslaved b, the
charms of the oratory ofthe protection:st carl,
who at the meeting at Liverpool, INDUCED to
the astonishment of his hearers, in a labored
eulogy on the House of Peers Even allowing
that Lord Derby's des eriptioh was as trae as it
is certainly falsey an --merican ambassador
might have chosen some bold line for himself
aud not followed tamely in the wake of a pro-
tectionist peer. But the Earl of Derby's asser-
tions are not sound, and Mr.. Incersolls deduc.
tions from them are false and 1unkey-like.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

c. We leatntha the only child Of Rev. w.
Parker Scott, very inte testing little boy, some
three or four years old. ,ted at New Orleans, last
week-where it had accompanied it parents. on
visit. The corPse was brought to Vicksburg,
and buried by tie side of some OF lis ancestors.
Though so young this child had given eviden-
ces OFF. miAd above the ordinary intellect: But
while all was bright and promising to lis earthly
pasents brighter and holier sphere was prepar-
ed 10 receive it home to Him whagiveth and
WHO taketh away. May the berealed parents
find consolation in the assurance that their cher
ished one Of earth has only been taken. little
before them. to home where pain, snguish
sorrow nor death, nevetenter.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

II ap79 Irs from Ia proceedings Of thl

II apr. rs from tha pFoceHiings Of the III s.
Senate, That this ggea project Of national inn
provenent is undergoing very protracted and
interessing discussion. There seems 10 Be but.
little or mo opposition to the measure, and we
have no doubt, that bill will be passed by Con-
gress, II not atthe present, at SONS future ses-
sion, to carry out this enternrize. The only diff
liculty at present, seems to be in regard 70 the
route and the Eastern terminus Of the Rood.
The Western and Southwestern States are deep
ly interested in this matter-each State wishes
the terminus to be within Its limits, and there
will BE-, of course, some contention about this
matter, but we hope not such as to defeat en-.
tirely the measure, or to retard materially ITS
progress. II is a great work in which all the
States are deeply Interested Our sister State,
California, now stands at great distance, and
scarcely seems to belong to the family Of States
A Railroad and Telegraph would annihlate
space, and bring her in juxta position with MS
and this would be matter of great importance
in the event ofa war between the United States
aud any foreign power. The commercial adyan.
tages tofthe country, arising from the compile.
ton of this work, are incalculable In Few
years, California would compete with the great
State Of New York. The practicability of the
Railroad route was clearly demonstrated by Sen
ator Gwin, IN his speech advocating the meas
ure. From the most reliable information that
can be gathered upon the subject, there seem;
tosbe no obstacles in the way, but what can be
easily surmounted. We think there can be nc
doubt, that the Railroad will be made. The
iollowingis is the proposed route of Senator Gwin
which was undergoing discussion at our latest
dates:
From point on Red river, at or near the
southwest corner of the State of Arkansas, on
the most direct aud feasible route, and, if prac-
ticable, with branch to the Gulf coast and
through the State of Texas, to point on The
leastern boundary of the State of California; and
from points on the western boundary of Mis-
souri, and Iowa, mot within the limits of any
existing State.) on the most direct and feasible
ronte 70 intersect said road running from Red
river as aforesaid. to the eastern boundary OF the
State Of California, witha track departing from
this line at some point west of the Sierra Neva.
la or Rocky Mountains. and running on the
most direct and feasible route TO some safe and
commedious harbor In the Territory OF Oregon
which shall be all times accessible TO the lar
gest class of sea-going vessels navigating the
Pacific ocean,
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

In accordance with custom, and with the gani-
pral wish of the Democracy in vN1ieus portions
Of the State, notice is hereby gwen that their
will be DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVEN-
TION heldin the City OF JACKSON. to nomi-
nate candidates for State Offices and for meme
Der of Congress for the State at large (or the
tire delegation II the Governor of the State should
order the election by the general ticket system
on the
FIRST MoNnAy cd day. or NAY NExTs
The Democrats of the several counties are res
pectfully urged to held primary meetings to Sc
iect delegates at the earliest practicable period.
1t is important that there should be full rehec-
ton Of the sentiment Of the entire party III the
Convention. - BEsSissippsdn.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

c. The second concert of the Juvenile class
of Mr.. Hosford, came eff last Thursday night ;
and a mostsgrand affair it was too.
Just think Of sixty beautiful little Misses
dressed in an ornamental STYLE sitting in dou-
bic row, looking as happy as thougha day of
care were never to enter their breasts, or clo,,d
of sorrow ever TO pass over their heads--aro. .und
which wreathes of flowers. as fresh as tie rose
of May, were strung in beautiful cluste.s-fron
the lips of which. was poured fourth songs q
music, charming indeed. We think that glea
improvement has been made upon the class since
the first concert. Not jar or discord was per
ceptible to an unpracticed ear, like ours.
Mr. and Mrs Hosferd favored the audience
with few songs-of which was Chilly Crimes
sung by Mrs. T., charming thing. 1t was sc
much admired that the audience would not cease
cheering until 1t was repeated Mr.. Fl. gave us
the Gid Bachelor" which was so amusing that
roaes of laughter, and continued cheering com
PEELED Mr.. Hosford to repeat 1t again.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23
Communicated.


MEssRs EDlToRs:-As the time is approach
lug. for our State convention TO meet, and many
names are suggested through the press as suita-
Bile persons to fill the various offices, would
ask permission through your columns to make a
suggestion. Yazoo county, l BELIEVES has never
been represented in the Capitol, and as the De-
mocracy of cur county at the last election, show
ed such spirit, energy. and. achieved such sig
nal victory. think that justice demands that
we should have a candidate for one of the State
Offices. And among the many Democrats de-
serving this honor, know Of no one more yvor-
thy than Col Wm.T TBattaiIe He is a warm and
Jealous Democrat, ever ready to contribute his
time and his means topromote the interests of
the party, and thereby the great interests of the
country, and his friends would be pleased to see
him receive The nomination for Auditor of Pub
lie Accounts. He Isl clever and Intelligent
gentleman, has fipe business crpacity, and COM
petent in every way to discharge fully the duties
of that responsible post. COL Battaile is mod
est and retiring. and has never thrust himself
forward as an aspifant for any Office, but his
claims upon the party are inferior to none, and
/ believe his nomination would give universal
satisfaction to the Democracy Of Mississippi.
Respectfully,
"a DEMOCRAT.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

GREAT ISfPRovEMEET IN GALvAEIc BAaTERrEs
The public will hail with pleasure any i'm
Iprovenaent ia the operation Of telegraphs. It il
we'll known that the telegraph Is dependent U D.
on the galvanic battery, which occupies the same
relation to itas steam does to the engine. 1t il
the motor.
Several months since, ME.RM =. Farmer, OF
the Manicipal Fire Alarm Telegraphia this city,
took up the subject electromagu forces, and
first demonstrated by mathematics what was
wanted, and entered upon course of expert
ments which have resulted in obtaining 2 bate
~ farahead OF all Others. It il Of long duration.
Il is constant. Il i simple in Its form, aud re-
quires no attention
n Rut the greatest point il that II saves about
fifty per cent in the battery expensp. II Is this
which makes il a real irnprorement-s-Bosten
Journal.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

O. The bill of articles to be drawn on the
l9th Of March next, which is displayed on first
}aee, exhibits list of 100 articles of watches
antbether jewclry of the very finest quality ever
broGght TO this market We have exomined
particularly. the whole list of articles named IN
thebll, and find them just what they are repre-
sented to be, The object of the preprleiors Of
this splendid affair, is, TO turn the jewelry into
cash-and not to make speculation out of 1t.
The parties engaged, are responsible aud we'll
known citizens q this place; aad would not be
guilty Of a fraud upon the community.
10 those Who wish to try their luck in fair
and honorable way. here is great indacement to
take one or more tickets This cannot property
be called a..lottery, for the object of lotteries
is to speculate while lhe object Of this is TO
dispose Of an oyerstoel1sof lne and costly jew
elry.-suclas kings and queens might feel proud
to wear. Whatever may be the conscientious
scrnpes" of individuals about lotteries, &C., we
think that this is an affair that can be as inno-
Gently INDUCED in as a.chance in one of the
ART Unions Of New York, OF Cincinnati
Tie articles can be seen a II. c. Tylers Jew
elry Store at any time-left there for that pur-
pose
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

CO The March number of Graham's Maga-
zine IS before us, any contains some beautiful
illustrations; all by Deveroux.
Among the many excellent pieces in this
number, are the following: Wellington, The
lucky penny, The rash marriage, Bisen Hunting
in India, The British Slavery System, and many
Others of very interesting character. Graham
has been visited by "a storm from the cloud Of
Abolition newspaper fraternity Of the North,
for the article in the February number reviewing
Uncle Toms Cabin. He answers them in the
March number, as becomesa great and noble
citizen of this glorious Republic. Southerners.
read this article b4
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

gGCs- Mrs. Ex-President Tyler has written an
answer to thesaddress of the Duchesses of Eng
land to the women of America, in which great
force ofargument, breyity of style conciseness OF
expression, power of illustration, emphasis OF
truth, and detection of error, are presented and
|displayed in a.manner, and witha force seldom
met with in production, of her sex. The docu-
nent would do honor to the reputation Of an
Ex-President himself. We expect to.publish ii
next week. It is quite lengthy.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23
Democratic County Convention.

The Yazoo Democratic Convention, to nom-
mate delegates to the State Convention, to be
held at Jackson on the 2nd day of May, will
meet at the Court House in Yazoo City on the
fourth n onday, 25th day Of March next A
general Attendance from all portions of the
county is earnestly requested, as the coming
canvass viii be an important one, aud willre-
quire our united efforts to carry out the mea-
lures 50 essential olhe success Of those. prin-
ciples we deem Indispensable othe prosperity
and welfare of our country.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

I'd tha object Again, cotton is th8
D w Gle known that, can give con-
81 1T Ii a profit bic employment 60 tho
rHss d orr lalbrers hence the meets
sity of.mOnorolizing its production, al-
though we should have 20 exchange it
for provisions OF necessity of o lux
ury. To sustain the cropping system
given, and TO defend southern log cab
IFS. / must, reluctantly, touch on self
again. ] have not III the time menu0l-
ed, bought or sold any grain lof feed
ing, but have loaned some, subject Co.
nv order; which is an evidence That
INV average supply has been sufficient.
/ have in the same time had TO pur-
chase partial supply Of meat for three
years use. ] have never tried % own
d colt, make yard Of cloth or a bar
rel Of flour Thus you see, that have
pursued cotton growing as a business
adding on farming as a secondary adire
want. For the success Of my system
refer You to other sources. Tt IS true
that / have lived in log cabin much
of the time, but never in one more
than five years; nor have my seFvants,,
flom the fact of the locations begemT
ing unhealthy
+. have ncighbor who spent th6ue,
ands Of dollars in building q house, IC-
eating il with regard to taste and con
genienec. He lived in IL rs much as
three years, at intervals during ten. and
when passed it last, they were fhresE-
ing peas in the parlor; the proprietor
having been driven from So IN cOnse-'
quence OF the place becoming unbeal-'
thy, as planting improvements were
made. / consider it Wasteful folly to-
exTend much money in buildings in ~
country emerging from the forest state..
as there canbe no reliance on the nealthi
fulnesS Of localities contiguous 10 plan
tations where annual clearings are add
ed, and have no doubt when this stage
ofthe country has passed, that the soufli
wi present as many handsome build.
ingS (and with more and larger Win.-
dows) as are to be found in middle 8nd
northern States but at present ne cor
slider the log cabin or ISraelifish style
far preferable to the constant guest Of
Captain Chill and Fever, who IS a great
glutton and compels us to plant less cot
ton. MARENGO PLANTER.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23


The WASH tom correspondent 4 ths
4 hnsylvanian, II ii al. says
Tie public mating Of Democrats, bel last
lAight, dlected uns it1ouAsfy, Jonah p, a cover
Chief Marshall. 10 conduct the inauguration pro.
cession Of the fourth Of March next The yatg-
son Democratic Association are TO carry out the
arrangements. Mr.. Hoover has, it's understood
been pfcsentetlsby bis many friends as eandi-
dale for United States Marshal, Of The District
Of Columbia; a sislien for which he Is amply
qualified, aud would adofn. This gentleman oc'
cupies high position among the Democracy,
having devoted much time aud made many sacri-
fices to promote the success Of the party soon 10
succeed that now in power.
The Hon. Thomas J Henly, formerly mem
Der Of Congress from The State Of Indiana, and
now citizen of California; hasarived in Wash
ineton, with the electoral vote Of the last named
State.
This day week the electoralvo for President
and Vice President will be coun.ed in the House
of Representatives by joint committee Of the
two branches under the law Of l79l.P
!
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

CoLoRED Persons IN PENNsyLvANIa.-Two
important bills were reported in the Pennsyl-
vania legislature on Monday-one to prevent
colored persons from acquiring residence in
that State; and the other 10 prevent fugitives
from labor in other States andslaves manumit-
ted by their masters from settling in PennsJl-
vania.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

THE AMERIcAE CoTroN PLaET.-This is the
name of new monthly jourpal, devoted toag.
riculture, published at Montgomery, Alabama
at one dollar per year; by N. B. Cloud. M ID
We have not had an opportunity of examiaine
it particularly, but think it will be found to con-
tain much interesting and useful matter.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

&C. We are gratifed to learn, that the state
n1snt made by several papers, that Col. Jack
Hays was murdered in California, is incorrect.
Col. II has relations and many warm friends in
this country, who will rejoice to learn that he
is yet in. the land of the living.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

O. The Eclectic for March has been recelv-
ed and partially perused. The choicest arti-
cl.s found in all OF the magazines of England
and America, are collected together, and pulish-
lished in the Eclectic 1t is an excellent work
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

O-g- Col. Jelf. Davis has gone to.Washing-
ton to meet Gen. Pierce, at the request of the
latter. 1t is now pretty definitely settled that
This distinguished citizen of Mississippi will be
in the new cabinet.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

O1g- See the card of c. O. Jackson & Co.,
Vicksburg. All who know the parties are well
aware that they are fine business men, and every
way worthy the patronage Of liberal commui-
nitv.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

NMEvEH-The Prophecies Of Daniel. The
following paragraph from the New York Trf-
bun will be read with interest, and will excite
inquiry and speculation, TO say the least. A
further publication will be anxinusly awaited
s. A distinguished Epglish geologist recently
stated, in conversation with a friend of ours,
that among the results to which Loyard and
RavIinson have been led, by their researches
at Niueveh, is the following that the gropAe-
cies Of Daniel were undoubtedly written after
the events TO which they refer had taken place.,
and that the whole Of this book is probably
nothing but political satire! This, though
suppressed By Layard ia bis work, has been
c aInmunicafed TO the London Asiaffc Society by
Maior Rawlinson, and viii probably soon Iap-.
pear in its published transactions. In one Of
the works upon Egyptian, hieroglyp IS. recent
" published in Germany, which has c me
under our notice, is 4 tabIo Of colnniandnlents
copied from an Inscription of the dute ofoneoi
the elder Pharaohs. These arc more in num-
ber than the Jewish Decalouge, but some six
or eight of them are tie same.''
CuAL MINE on FtRE.--The Broad Monntnin
vein. at CeaI Castle, which took on Ere on the
18th Of December thirteen years since. still
continues to pour forth its sulphurious gasses
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23
THE D ID M OC R A 7 {.
PnILLIPs & PERKINS. EDiro ).
Wednesday, informing, Feb. 23, 1853.

G1,- We are au.horizedto 10 announce PETEF
+. COOK as a candidatesfor county Treasurer
at the ensuing election.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23

81 a For Ne Yaz00 Democrrf
AT meeting Of the Jefferson Society of he
University Of Virginia held january N 1898.
the following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously Odoplei:
WHEREAS. II hath pleased tic Great Ruler Of
the Universe to remove from our midst, our
friend aud brother, Mr. Alvary i. Hicks, OF
Yazoo City, Mississippi, who departed tlds life
on the 18th inst, az the residence Of Professor
Minor by which aispensatiou tliis Society has
been deprived Of a Jealous member. bis Emily
an friends of one dearly loved and cberisbed,
and -dle eworld oE himNh gave promise Of long
continued usefulness: Therefore be Id
Resolred, lst. That ih0ugh deeply souowiEE
al ibis; our common afIiictiol', yet wc would Of
ferour heartfelt sympathy and consolation to his
mourning relatives, knowing Shat II - The will
Of g Him who doeih an things for The BEST"
ResOlred, 2nd. That the Society would return
its warmest thanks to Pro- Jno B. Minor and
family, for their unweaied watchful care and
attention toward our departed friend, though
stranser-youth in their midst.
Resolred. 3rd. That Messrs. r. f. Chew, J.
r. McAfTee. J. a. Laiane. r. g. Kean. j. n
Mccall, w. s. III. Baylor, TIE. Belts and j. IS.
Gloon be appointed pall-bearers, that the Society
will attend the funeral, ID procession, and wear
the usual badge Of mourning for thirty days.
Reyolred, 4th. That this preamble and resolu
tions be spread upon our minutes, and a copy
thereof sent to the family Of the deceased aud
also to the papers Of Charlottesville, Richmond,
and Yazoo City, and TIE Natchez Courier with
request for their publication.
= S JAMES VIM. MORGAN,
Secretary JEFF Society.
n~rs The Yazoo Whig viii nlense cnnr.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-02-23
n- Mr.. B. N. Kinyon has written letter

c. Mr.. b. N. Kinyon has written letter
10 Gov. Foote, declining The appointment Of
United States Senator, heretofore rendered him.
Mr.. Kinyon, in the first place accepted the ap-
poinlment, but the question as to whether the
Gov had the authority 70 make tie appoint
ment, underwent an elaborate discussion by the
Press, in which The Governor himself participa-
ted without being satisfactorily settled, aud Mr..
Kinyon has deemed it prudent to withdraw his
acceptance. We regret this, from the fact that
tits very interesting question, just such one
as has never been presented to the United States
Senate, and we would like to have seen it defi-
niteIy settled. We think the Gorernor should
have appointed some other individual, who
would have accepted, SO that the matter might
be fully tested as he has taken the position, and
not without some strong reasons and arguments
to sustain him, that he had the power to fill
such vacancies There are two other States pre-
cisely in the same predicament, and the Execu-
.tives have, up to this time, neglected. to make
appointments, and it would have been as well
for the question to be decided in Mississippi
Use as any other.