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DAPER-A large lot Of cap. Letter, eommercl,I
4 Blottng and counting.house Paper and Blank
Books Of all kinds for sale NtthO city book store, Cd.
noslte Skaters hotel. by wv
April % JOHN Sc ARIES
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a. q CO.,

Ftre Proof Paint.
CHOCOLATE COLOR, a cheap and durable Paint
~ Tor outside work, Just received at
September 7. KAGPFMAN g. co.
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MORE PHYSICIANS TESTIMONY.

We, the undersigned. Physicians Of Cincinnati. GER
tiGy that DR., Wright's statements are entitled to the
fullest,confde uce ofthe public, and can fully corrobo-
rate what he has said, having used DIR HALLS nAL.
SAM In a number Of cases, with the happiest %effects!!
is LAWSON NJ. o..
htr to4 WM C.. SMITH NJ. D..
JOHNSON NJ D.
The Geruine signed 10. r. BAKER Il CO."
For sale by o. W. Kramer and Il: l., S'ocum, Lam
caster. March II, 1854
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Mo, non

T1HE subscriber has just received At his Jewelry
shop, one door West Of the TaAmadge mouse. Z
sell AZ reas cnabis prices. ATE
lancaster, mar .h2f. 1888
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Fire Proof Paint.
CHOCOLATE COLOR, q cheap aud durable Paint
" for out side work, just received at
Srpte,nbrr7 KAUFMAN r. co.
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Administrntors Notice.

The Undersigned has been appointed and qualified
as administrator Of the estate oil Nicholas Beery
deceased, late Of Polk county, Iowa, those concerned
will take notice accordingly.
May %, 1853 NOAH BEERf-Adr.
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ALI descriptions Of BEDSTEAnS Manufactured oil
either Cherry, Walnut. Maple or Sugar; .t.c,,
His work viii all be mAdsofthe very best materisl
by good worhmen and OF the latest and most approved
patterns. II win be inferior to none manufactured
elsewhere ind will DO sold at the very lowest prices.
Aeontinuation Of the very liberal patronage otthe
public Is respectfully solicited. Il is the intention Of
the subscriber to keep a full and general assortment
At all times, so that no will BE- enabiedto accommc-
date both old and new customers with Anythtngin hiA
line. In connection with his establishment 10 Mr.. q
I. Eckerts Cabinet Ware Room, SO that customers car
be accommodated with ell articles requisite to com.
plstea full assortment Of Household Furnitnre. Call
and see. GEORGE SMITH.
Lancaster November I. 1850. %
Received at the philadelphia Com. Store,
THIs-DAY, Two Cases LADIES' DRESS BON.
Il MATS ofal colors. Made by the most fashion-
able Milliner In the United States. Call and seeS
' Lancaster, April II, 1853.
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THE roETTcAL WORKS or LORD BYRON
AssIAN, Thompson. Klrke White, Moore, Shelley,
~ Topper. Scott, Campbell, Milton, Mrs, Hemans,
and Poems Of AmeaA. ell Tor sale At the city book
April IS. JOHN SEARLEs.
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BoBENSAcK : WORM SYRUP.

An article founded upon scientific principles, COM
pounded. with purely vegetable substances. being
perfectly safe when TAKEN may be given TO the most
tender infant with decided beneficial effect where
bo1cel eonpldints and diarrhaGhave made them weak
and debilitated. the tonic properties Of my worm
syrup are such, that II stands without an equal 10 the
catalogue Of medicines in giving tone and strength to
the stomach, which makes II an infalable remedy for
those afflicted with dyspepsia, the astonishing cures
performed BY this syrup alter physicians have failed,
Is the best evidence of its superior efficacy over all
nfhora
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IA.sAM ToR TE1 1UNos,
And Is Safe for h most delicate Child

1t is estimated that 100. 600 persons die annually In
tho United States, with consumption, and Professor
Eberly SAYS that's vast number OF these could be saw
ed by the timely use Of some prompt remedy.
DIR. RAILS RALsAM sTRIREs at the ROOT OF the
DISEASE AT ONCE, and such Is Its speedy effect. that
any one using il freely according to directions for "a
or 4S hours, and not entirely satisfied with Its merits
may return il and receive back his money. MONEY
WILL BE cHEERPULLY REFUNDED. The most dis
tressing cough is frequently relieved by Il single dose,
and broken up In a few hours time The afflicted do
not have to take bottle after hottie before they find
whether this remedy will afford relief or not
Call on the agent and get a pamphlet gratis. THE
TREATISE on coNsuNPTtoN alone ia worth more
than the price Of this medicine. You will find certi-
fcates Of PHYsIcfANs in CINCINNATI, and Of Others
whose cures have been effected here at home, where
thew can be found.
The pubic have been imposed upon BY remedies
recommended by certificates which have always
originated from some unknown source. We believe
Lthat a medicine possessing real meTits will effec
cures wherever Il is used. at home as well as abroad
This is no Paregoric preparation. but one which !
used in season will save the live OF thousands; ant
persons NAV mskethis bargain with Agents from whom
they purchase, that in every case whore It Is uset
freely according 70 directions, and entire satisfaction
is not given in "a or A bours. they can return the me
dicine, and their MoSRv will be chaerfully refunded
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kFlNE ASSORTMENT or NOVELS.
0Fthe latest publications., for sale at the city bool
siore, opposite ehsifer's hotel, by
April IS JOHN sEARLEs.
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RAIL ROAD NOTICE.

EEl7ssggg!yYy1 Egg!!gsgE!sss0 EHgEgE!IER an
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old Gov. Java and Rio Coffee, New Orleans SUI
" gar, Philadelphia crushed do, New Orleans Mo-
lassss, Sugar house and Golden Syrup at
NAV g. II. b HUNTER h co.
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RaaoO CHALLENGE..A

WHATEvER concerns the health and happiness
w Of a people Is at ali times of the most valuable
Importance. take il for granted that everv person
will do all Ia theiE power to save the lives 81 their
children, and that every person viii endeayor to pro-
mote their own health At all sacrifices. lfeel II TO
be my duty 10 solemnly assure YOU that WORMS, ac-
eording to the opinion Of the most celebrated Fhysi.
clans, are the primary causes Of q large majority o.
diseases 10 which children and adults are liable; !
you have an appetite continually changeable IRON
one kind Of tood to another. bad breath. pain in thu
stomach, picking at the nose, hardness and fullness Q
the belly, dry cough, slow fever, pulse irregular; re
member that all these denote WORMS, and yol
should at once apply the remedy:
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
BelVidere Hall.
By ROSETTA HENNIAN.

\ LII EPlCURES, whether permanent
IA residents or visitors of Auburn, are
respectfully informed that the Belvidere
Hall is constantly supplied with every
delicacy the market affords. Our sup
plies from the City are regular and of
the best quality Oysters in every style
and of the best qualities are served up at
all hours; game ofvarious kind is constant
ly on hand; the best porter house steaks
await our guests, in short everything that
will tempt the palate we serve up cheer
fully to our friends.
The outer as well as the inner man re-
ceives our attention: shaving and hair
cutting with all the variations, coming
within our perview.
Call at the Belvidere Hall on Main st.
near the Plaza. sl1tf.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
To the Public.

NJ 0. HlNMAN, the well known
IN. county Surveyor of Placer county
takes this method of informing the public
especially that part "what wants Ranches
surveyed" that from and after this date
he will charge the full and legal fees for
each and every survey he makes, and not
half price as he did when electioneerang
He sought the office "b cause 1t ,could
pay" and wants it Tor no other purpose
He will endeavOr to do his work right
and ifyou don't believe it ''achy just bring
on your Ranches" He is going home
soon after the Mrs. Surveyor and the little
Miss Surveyor but will leave competent
deputies in his absence.
N. O. HINMAN.
December 11th, 1859.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
G. .WiIlnnent.

nEALER in groceries, provisions,
DBoots and shoes, ready made clothing
miners tools &c., &C., at the corner Of
Commercial and Clay street, auburn.
MIR. w. would respectfully inform his
friends that, having ust completed his
new and spacious rat-proof store, he
intends to keep constantly on hand
general assortment Of goods, embracing
such as are generally required in mining
community. Having been engaged in the
business for the last three years, and buy
ing, as he does, most of his goods in San
Francisco, he feels assured that he can
give satisfaction to all in point of quality
and price.
N. B. The choicest wines, liquors and
cigars constantly on hand at wholesale
and retail. o16-tf
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
NINN'S FOUNTAIN HEAD

NTINN'S FOUNTAIN HEAD
w STEAM CANDY MANUFA Glory, FANCY
CONFECTIONERY, PIE AND CAKE BAKERY,
AND REFREsHMENT sALOoNy Long Wharf,
between SansOme and Battery streets.
| will just say to my patrons for their
especial benefit, some of whom have been
frequently decoyed by the near limitations
of tables, chairs &C., Gas well as my system
of tickets,) by house in close proximity
to the Fountain Head, (and been so often
taken in,) that with little more attention
they can avoid the like occurrence for the
future, by just noticing the numbers on
the candy windows, 47y 40, and 78 and 80,
on the doors.
The FOUNTAIN HEAD was first estab-
lished on Jackson street, and destroyed
by fire in September 1850, reopened in
Clay street, the same month, then sgain
consumed by the same devastating eIe-
ment on the memorable 4th of May, 1851,
and was again opened where it now
stands, in June following, and was the first
public refreshment saloon ever started
upon the coast of the Pacific, without in
toxicating liquors, not even glass of beer
has ever been sold upon the premises,
neither shall be. My friends advised me
to introduce the sale Of liquors into my
business, AS they thought it would add
much to my profits; my reply was, have
hands to labor and produce what will sus-
tain life, hut not to deal ont that which
will destroy it. The Fountain Head, as
usual, is open from s O'Clock in the morn
ing, till IL O'Clock at night; so that gen.
tlemen who are unable to obtain seats at
regular meal hours, may get refreshments
between times, when the crowd 10 not so
great. dec 4tf M. L. WINN.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
Patent Broad Cast Sowing
Machine.
uburn, Dec. I, 1852. tim


THE undersigned, having his establish
l. ment in complete order, and having
already commenced the manufacture of
patent broad cast machines, respectfully
informs the agrculturalists of California
and Oregon, that he is now ready to re-
ceive all orders for twelve feet sowing
machines. They are better adapted to
the cultivation Of grain in this State, be-
cause they distribute the gram equally
and give the mustard seed no chance to
predominate. They can he regulated so
as to sow from one to five bushels to the
acre, as the operator may desire, and will
sow from twenty five to thirty acres per
day. The farmer who uses the apparatus
has nothing to do but set back costly in an
arm chair attached to the back of the
carriage on springs, and to drive his
horses, as the machine regulates ITSELF
1t is so constructed that by moving brake
with the foot, the load of grain to be
sown can be taken in at any point, and
not drop kernel until the operator ar
rives at the spot where he desires TO COM
mense sowing.
All the machines are warranted.
Those who wish them built will please
ioi Woi" thC' oiuO'o, pooI pau, W HIS du-
dress, so soon as possible, as he wishes to
know how many will be required in the
country.
The annexed are few OF the many
recommendations he has received since
he commenced building
CHAS. S. HALL,
Leidsdorff, between California and Pine
streets, San Francisco.
Mission SAN JOSE, OcT. 4rH, $50
Mr.. Halt-Sir:-I have tried the grain
sower you sold US, and am much pleased
with the way it operates, and have no
doubt it will save us great deal of labor
and expense. 1t sows admirably; in fact
it sows with more precision and exact
ness than the best practiced man could do
by hand. am, sir, your ob't serv't
S. b. MILLARD,
Foreman for E. BEARD.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
PLOUGHS! Ploughs /

DLOUGHS! PLOUGHS! Ploughs I
l. We would respectfully invite cultiva-
tors Of the soil to call and examine the
very large assortment ofspendid Ploughs
which we are now enabled to offer them.
Among the varieties are the following:
The Adams Peoria steel plough; these
ploughs have been universally acceptable,
and have won an enviable fame for tho
manufacturers; we offer them OF all sizes,
from $45 to $40O, both right and left
mould board; we have the celebrated
cast ploughs, ofRuggles, Nurse 4 mason,
of Worcester, mass. of all sizes, the fa-
vorite poughs of may yher & Co., of N. Y.
those also from the manufacture Of Allen
s. Co., N. Y; we import the following
valuable pIoughs: the side hill, the sub
soil, the deep tillcr, the lap furrow, and
every other good plough known we
pledge ourselves to The farmers that we
can always supply them better than any
other concern in this part of the county,
and it is a business in which we shall give
our whole time, study and interest to con-
duct and to give them satisfaction also.
WARREN g. CO., old stand,
nov27 limo j street, near Levee.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
Foreman for E. BEARD
New HAVEN, CAL, OcT. 4TH, 80.

New HAVEN, CAL, Ocr. 4TH, 80.
.nr HalL-Sir:-[ called at Union city
this morning, to see the new grain sower
which you made in San Francisco, and
sold to Mr.. E. L. Beard. We tried it.,
and | am very much pleased with it, and
do not hesitate in recommending this ma
chine to any farmer who may have grain
to any amount to sow.
You will please send me one as soon as
it is convenient, for am determined to
have all my grain, which will be several
hundred acres, put in with your sower
this year. am, Sir, your ob't serv't,
o2S-Sm H. C. SMITH.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

The Union says: ga ferry capable of
withstanding the severest freshets is in
progress of establishment at Manhattan
Bar on the North Fork of the American
river. There is one at present in opera
ton at Oregon Bar six miles above, on
the same stream, and still another at
Tamaroo Bar, three miles above the last
mentioned place.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
O.srpucr1oN OF PoMpEn.-It would

DESTRUCTION OF PoMpEH.-it would
appear that the destruction of Pompel'
was was by no means as has been commonly
heIieyed. Eight successive layers have
been traced above its ruins. 1t is proba-
HE thrt some of the inhabitants who es-
caned c the first fury of the eruption re-
turned to reclaim their goods.
"Sir William Cell mentions that skele-
ron of Pompeian was found, 'who, ap-
narently, for the sake of sixty coins, a
small plate, and saucepan of silver, had
remained in his house till the street was
already half filled with volcanic matter
The position Of the skeleton indicated
that he had perished apparently in the
act of escaping from his window
Southern Literary Gazette.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

IRON PAPER-At the Prussian Indus
trial Exhibition, Count Renard, a pro-
prletor of Iron works, exhibits sheet iron
OF such degree of tenuity that the leaves
can he used for paper. One of the finest
sort the machinery rolls, is 7,O4O square
Ieet' OF what may be called leaf iron,
rom a cwt. of metal. A bookbinder OF
breslau has made an album of nothing
else, the pages of which turn as fexbly
as the finest fabric of linen rags.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

They have now in New Hampshire a
potato digging machine, which, drawn by
horses down the rows, digs the potatoes,
separates them from the dirt, and loads
them up into the cart; while the farmer
walks alongside, whisting "Hail Colum-
bIa," with his hands in his pocket.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
MERCHANDISE.
Eureka Store.

HAVING just returned from San Fran
IL cisco, we are now opening one of the
largest assortments of goods ever re-
ceived in this section Of the country.
Making large and extensive additions to
our store, we will be prepared to furnish
orders at the shortest possible notice.
Our assortment consists of all and eyery
variety of goods that any person may
wish; all we desire is for traders to give
us call, examine our goods, enquire our
price.
WILLIAM GWYNN.
Auburn, Sept. IL. If
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

DIAMOND OF THE WoRLD.-.The Kohl
moor diamond created great disappoint-
ment in England at the time of the Great
Exhibition, as it did not shine with the
Iustre of several smaller diamonds, and
was of an irregular and clumsy shape.
So much did it fall short of the ideas that
people were led to entertain of it from its
reputed value, that many doubted if it
were indeed the genuine gem The cut
ting, however, has brought out its beau
ties to the highest degree of perfection,
and with scarcely any diminution in size
it is now said to be the richest jewel that
has ever been seen, and the real bona fde
Kohinoor. Its estimated value is f2,-
900, 900 sterling, or $4,000, ,000.-Gleason.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

A brisk trade is being carried on in
wood from up river at present Large
scows laden with this article arrive daily
at the levee. We are glad to see that
thus much at least Of the labor of our
ranch holders on the river has been saved
from the flood. State Jour-
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
Hotel de France.

d ESTAURANT. This establishment
LII has been recently opened by the pro-
prietors and fitted up in neat and taste
ful manner. Meals can be had at all
hours and parties wishing dinner will be
served with the choicest the market at
fords. Call and see us.
sept25 If GRANIER g. co.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
PRINCIPAL OFFICES,
0phir, Auburn and Yankee Jim'S

4 Il these Offices a Daily Express is
IN received from, and dispatched to
Sacramento-thence to all parts of Cali
fornia, America and Europe.
Our routes extend to all parts of the
County.
We are prepared to continue an Ex-
press. Exchange and Banking business on
the most liberal scale.
Our facilities for Obtaining Post Office
Letters continue, as the public has hither-
to found them to be, unequaled and unap-
proachable in Placer County.
Gold Dust bought at the highest, and
forwarded at the lowest rates. To2S-tf
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

1t is stated that a caucus of the Demo-
cratic members of the Legislature of
North Carolina has nominated Hon. C.
Dobbin for United States Senator, to sup
ply the vacancy which will occur Oh the
4th of March next. 1t is supposed that
the wings will unite upon Hon. VIM. A.
Graham. The Democrats have one ma
jority on joint ballot. State Jour.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
Not for the Ladies.

WILLIAM STEVENS, Hairdresser,
w late of New York, begs respectful
ly to inform the gentlemen of Auburn aud
vicinity that he has opened room next to
the Bee Hive Bakery ,oD Broadway ,where
he will always be on hand to shave,
shampoo and cut hair in the first style of
fashion at city prices.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

lhe American river is reported to have
risen hve or six feet within the last day or
TWO, and it is more than probable that
sacramento City has been inundated by
.ne rising waters. 'sUncle John," of
Drown 4 Parrish stage line, reports the
american rising when he lett the city
thursday morning. The stage had to
s'op at ophir that evening on account of
high water.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

The word dun was first used during the
reign Of Henry VII. 1t owes its birth to
Joe Dunn, an English baillff, who was SO
indefatigable and skillful in collecting
debts, that it became proverb, when a
person did not pay his debts, "why don't
you Dunn hm?" that is, "why don't you
send Dunn after him?" Hence originated
the word which is in so general use.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
INFORMATION WANTEDM

IF MIR. Stephen Brearcliff is in this sec
l. ton of the country he will confer fa-
vor upon his son by leaving word at the
Placer Herald office where he can he
found. STEPHEN BREARCLlFF, Jr.
dec 25-nl5 St.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
Rochester Lodging House.


No. 2 Clay Street bet,oeen Montgomery
and Sansome, San Francisco.
TNHE subscriber having fitted up COM
l. modious and well ventilated house,
with clean, comfortable beds, and all the
little comforts SO acceptable to the tram
sient lodger, would respectfully inform
the travelling public that he is ready to
accommodate them with nice clean beds,
by the single night or week, at reasonable
rates.
SITTING ROOM is connected with
the establishment where may be found the
periodicals containing the general news Of
the day lodgings per single night,
50 l-2 cts; do do week. $3.50.
M. G. WILMER, Proprietor.
San Francisco, dec '52-nl2t IF
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

Sunday night fell one of the severcst
frosts that we have seen. The ground
and roofs of houses were coated with
white to such an extent as to resemble
snow. There was also considerable ice.
State Jour,
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

Smithers' thinks it's decidedly pleasant
to have your pantaloons stuffed into the
stove by jealous wife just as you are
going to see your pretty cousin in the
country. Smithers is of opinion that
"men what's married is victims. -
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

The gross receipts of the eight concerts
recently given by Madame Sontag, in
Philadelphia, amounted to 1913, 400, and
the nightly expenses ranged ftom 5000 to
1000.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

A Yankee editor remarked in political
article, that he would not call his oppo-
nent liar, but he must say that if the
gentleman had intended to state what was
utterly false, he had been remarkably sue
cessful in his attempt.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

At Cincinnati they opened bale of
cotton and found the body of q negro
pressed into it. So great was the pres
sure that the body of the man was not
more than three inches thick.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

Jones says the best voice he heard sing
ing in meeting last Sunday, reminded him
of rag machine tearing corduroy panta-
looms into 4th of July orations.
Classic comparison, that!
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

THE SUBSCRIBER begs leave to IN
Il form the public that he constantly
Keeps on hand a general assortment of
machinery for mining. Original designs
gotten up in manner that cannot fail to
give satisfaction. r. j. FISHER.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

Since the discoveries Of gold in Aus
tralia, Sydney is said to be rapidly in
creasng in commercial and maritime i'm
pOrtance.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
Clothing. Boot s. Shoe Store.

Clothing. Boot s. Shoe Store.
THE UNDERSIGNED would re-
l. spectfuily inform the citizens of Au-
burn and vicinity that they have a general
assortment of Boots, Shoes, Clothing,
Drills, Ducks, Sheeting, &c.; also, Dry
Goods, Calicoes, Delanes, AIpaccas, Mus
lin SC. }. c. LINCOLN & co.
s11tf Cor of Main s. Court SITS.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

shocking Ito serenade second story
window tor two hours, and then be told
t!at the young woman "What' used to
i've here has removed round the corner j..
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

Every man in Denmark has been taught
10 read and write-but it is not unfre
quent!y found that the value of this in
struction is not recognized, ane that the
knowledge is wholly forgotten from dis
use -
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Alta telegraph Comnan

Alta Telegraph Company.
\ MEETING of the Directors of the
"A Alta Telegraph Company will be
held OH the first Monday in January, at
Gywnn's store, Auburn, at 7 O'Clock,
P. M. janI So n16-1t