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The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-19
SACRAMENTO CITY.
- MARION HOUSE ffsk
BY J. w. Still l. nj A n,
sTEET, BETWEEN Cd AND sd,
"~ Sacramento. i-
mars n25 I'm t..d ... 'r.it .ti"Hsa
MINERS, DRUG STORE!!!
yo. 139 J Street between 18th and 6th,

No. 139 j Street 6ettCeen oW @''~ o'"'
SACRAMENTO CITY, CAL.
BY r.. H. Nj cDO N A l. ID,
Importer and Dealer in Drugs, Chemicals,
Fresh Herbs, Patent Medicines, Otlsj
Paints, Varnish Brushes; Glue, Alcohol,
Cream of Tartar, Sup. Carb. Soda, Acids,
Borax, Quick Silver, Fresh Hops, Lamp
Oil, Perfumery, Fancy Articles, Flavoring
Extracts, &c. choice Wine, Brandy, and
Liquors for the sick. ~
Druggists, Physicians, Merchants and
Traders, are requested to call and exam
inc our large and well selected Stock, be-
fore purchasing elsewhere, and give us. a
trial as we feel confident Of giving salts
faction. AS our articles are pure, fresh
and Genuine, and carefully selected from
the best Houses in the Eastern Cities.
Jan. 90, '53-n20 ly.
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Banking House of Read & Co..
NJ. -ft. F. RUMLEK.-
Grina s. Rumler. uL
Bankers.
F. RUMLEK.'
K. GRIM.

No. 8, j street, near Front street, Saera'
8' mentO.
A GENTS for b. Davidson, house of
N RothschiIds, San Francisco,
p5+Drafts for sale on the Rothschilds,
and their agents at
London, ........ New York,
Paris, New Orleans,
Hamburgh, ~. Boston, a
Frankfort, .u Washington,
Valparaiso, ,.s..I Lima. .-.H
Gold dust bought at the highest rates.
'eih a'" O16-tf
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J. r. BURroN. EDw'D M'cARTY.
Burton s. McCarty, " @t
Wholesale dealers in Groceries, Liquors,
Provisions, Flour, Grain, Cali
fornia Produce and General Merchandise,
No. 1876 j Street, one door ,cest of tJth,
SACRAMENTO. 'uuHN+
mars n25 3ino .
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BIG TREE STORE, .a.aa
225 IND 227 } STREET, ', CORNER
OF STH, SACRAMENTO. sHH
-...... II. Arents & Co. I.- ~

a,t -f4 Fl. Arents & Co.,
Have in store and for sale at the lowest
market price, +E ee,
500 or sacks best China Flour;
400 hf do do do do 70 ,,pd.4
$50 sacks do do Barley
$50 sacks do Seed do rgasggrf
800 sacks No l China Rice, 49y3 la9u
I25 sacks Chi Beans; uuih.a1~ hoo4 u
500 sacks San Jose Potatoes;
Is sacks Sweet Potatoes;
so sacks Onions, white. and red;
IS tierces Newly ork sugar cured Hams;
so bbls No Clear Pork; ls9a ,-noaH i'
90 cases Leaf Lard, No article; $40 u
10 csks Mol Goshen Butter, ! 5 lbs each; (;
Is frkins do do ~ do 100 lbs each:
so frkins do do * do so lbs each; ;
30 bis Oregon Salmon; 81 II
60 bhls Mess Beef, No article;
IS bbs Monongahela Whiskey; I4Hrr
100 eighth casks Brandy 5av
and general assortment of miners goods
always on hand. Traders and Miners
would do wei to call and examine our
stock, which will be cheerfnlly shown at
all times. The highest price paid for
GoLp DUsr. MARIE n26 lmo
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-19

A XE HELVES, Pick Helves, Sc
N Very superior qua ity of Axe and
Pick Helves just imported, per Cohota.
WARREN & CO.,
nov97-Imo Agricultural store,
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-19
B. F. Hastings & Co., Bankers.


MO. 4S street, Sacramento city. B..
IN F. Hastings, General Partner. ID. }.
raHlant and J. w. Wilde, San Francis.
co., Special Partners. Exchange at cur
rent rates for sale on
George Peabody & Co. London.
William Hage & Co. Ne,c York.
James Robb & Co. N. Orleans.
Page & Bacon, .r.... Saint Louis.
Gold Dust purchased at the highest
price. .., ... -.i.> sept Is On"
Banking House of Read & Co..
< ACKAMENTO, agency of Burgoyne
y & Co, San Francisco. Exchange for
sale on 81
Barring, Bros 4 Co. London.
Hottngeur s. Co. Paris.
Burgoyne & Plume, Ne,c York.
Jno. E. Ihayer & Bro. Boston.
Canal and Banking Co. N. Orleans~
l.. A. Bencost & Co. st. LOUIS.
Gold Dust always purchased at highest
price.-sept Is 4m OH
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-19

DOSTERS, Quartz Certificates, ,Carsa
l. &c., neatly printed at the Office OF VI,
Placer Herald bia1sh 7S'''
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-19
Auction Of Ladies.


u4lA An auction of unmarried ladies
used to take place annually at Baby
lon. "In every district" says the his
torian, "they assembled on certain
day in every year, all the virgins OF
. the manageable age,p the most beau
ri tifnl was putup, and those who bid the
most money gained possession OF her.
y The second III appearance followed,
and the bidders gratified themselves
with handsome wives, according to
the length of their purses. But alas
it seems there were some ladies for
whom no money was likely to be Of
fered; yetthese We're the Babylonians.
HWhen all these beautiful virgins"
saws the historian, "were sold, the
crier ordered the most deformed to
stand up, and after he had openly
q demanded who would marry her
with a small sum, she was at length
adiudged to the man who would be
satisfied with the least" In this
manner the money arising from the
handsome served as portion OF those
who were either of disagreeable looks
or who had other imperfectlons-
This custom prevailed about one
h,mdred years before Christ =
~ - 50 #tS srl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16

The Hon. ID. S. Dickinson has written let
ter to gentleman in Georgia, giving a sketch Of
the views, doctrines, and policy of the Democrat
ic party of New York. After speaking of his eff
forts in behalf of the Union and the hostility Of
the freesolers towards him, he refers in spirited
and eloquent manner to the fact that "those en-
joying the fruits of that memorable contest" in
which he stood in the fore front of the hottest bat
tie, u2helding the constitutional rights Of the
South, should now assail him and be cheered on
by voices from the South. He alludss particular
ly to "'the Washington Union, usually denomi-
mated the organ of the administration and ''the
Hon. JEFFERSON DAVIS, the Secretary of War
in the same administration" Mr.. Dickinson ic
oonsoled, however, by the gush of popular senti-
ment which comes up to his vndcatiou from the
Southern press He does not seem TO be aware
that the same Southern press which bestows hOl-
low praise upon him, still fawns upon the powers
at Washington, notwithstanding the decapitaiOn
Of BRONSON, with whom he makes common cause
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16
The Fair, and the Future,

The success of the late Agricultural Fair, isone
of the happiest eventsin the recent history oil IT
ginia. The mere meeting together otso many
citizens from different sections OF the State, all
deeply interested in promoting great common
cause, is of itself no unlmportant circumstance
And that cause, not as too often heretofore, some
one-sided political scheme or empty ebullltIon OF
partizan feeling, exciting bitter jealousies IN the
ether half of the people, but cause which comes
homo to the cuisines and bosons" oi all, inter-
esting and beneiitng alike all classes, parties ana
neople and which thus secures united and cor"
dial effort for common good. Such union tor
such purpose reacts upon the individual, enlist
ing his best wishes and best feelings for his tel
lsw-workers, and finally dismisses him homeward
both better and wiser man.
The very time Of the meeting was suspicious.
Party spirit in Virginia is at present comparative
ly asleep aud any other subject of great public ln-
tsrsst ii now started may attract public attention
to the exclusion of partisas politics 1t has so long
been reproach until it's now like startling
confession, that Old Virginia has hitherto neglect
cd her chief good-her domestic resourceS-and
wasted her strength in straning after the proilt-
less distractions Of "federal politics"-like some
star-gazing Rosinante, starving on thin air while
disdaining the rich heritage at her feet But this
Fair, it is hoped, has arrested the attention oil the
really great minds Of our State, and opened to them
prospect of speculation more profitable at once
to themselves aud the Commonwealth. The most
honorable distinction may hencelOrth be In the
most successful effort to deyelope the agricultural
mineral, and manufacturing wealth which the old
State now offers to disclose. An, as sequence
to this, the subject Of Internal Improvement must
attract more thorough and more favorable atten-
ton, and perhaps in this way commend ltseIl to
many heretofore opposing it on theoretical scruples
Following on this again, is the necessity ofpro-
Ydng on our own shores sufficiently great marts
for commerce, which will be Indispensable to re
ceiye and forward the mighty surplus of Virginia
yet undeveloped products.
Thus may this Fair work out far more ex
ceeding weight of good, than its projectors evel
thought to promise. The eminent success Of the
first only ensures the greater splendor ofthose an
pually 10 succeed it. All who attended this were
too much pleased not to return to the next, anl
VIC may be sure will ''bring their sheaves' viii
them. Nor is the success of this Fair so surpri
sing when we reflect that Virginia is peculiarly
an Agricultural State, and Virginia farmers are
noted for their intelligence, wealth, education anc
hospitality, aud have hitherto lacked only tn
esprit ds corps which such meetings as the lat
Fair will soon enkindle, to make them also tht
most en.srprising class Of the country. 80 mote
il be-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16
The Pledge Redeemed.

At a meeting of the Agricultural Society an
amount exceeding $4,000 was pledged by citi-
zens of the various counties represented in
the meeting. Albemarle was pledged for ST.
OC0, besides large subscriptions which were made
by private gentlemen then present. We are glad
to say that on Monday last,upon our Court Green,
the whole amount pledged, was subscribed and
every reason given to think that we will increase
our subscription to $500 or $4,000. We are 90
ing to have the banner weh will be awarded at
the next Fair.
We publish the above from the Charlottesville
Advocate that Augusta Farmers may see what
Albemarle does and says. That county had bet
ter not crow before hand about getting the banner.
Augusta will be competitor for it. The $500
pledged for Spottsylvania, we see it stated, was
raised in an hour on Court day, by subscriptions
for % life members.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16
Thu Trials,

The trial of TRA1ER and WLsos has proceed
cd since our last issue with undated interest
The Court house has been thronged every day
with dense crowd eager to hear the evidence
and the speeche, Of counsel The argument was
opened on Wednesday last, by Mr.. R. P. KIN
YEY on behalf of the Commonwealth, MIR. ROB
rarsoN followed for the prisoners, Mr.. McCUE
next spoke on the side Of the prosecution, Col,
BALDWIN for the defence, Mr., IMBoDEY for the
Commonwealth, Mr.. STUART for the prisoners,
and az we are going to press Mr.. NICHE is
speaking in behalf Of tho accused. COL HAIR
MAN, Commonwealth Attorney, will conclude
the argument to-day.
In our notice of the trials last week Tiers were
ono or two inaccuracies, which it may be worth
while to correct. PERKINS did not say that he
saw COLEMAN sitting in his house, as we report
ed We said also that "VNILsoS had repeatedly
said that he and TRAYER knew who had com
Initted the murder. and were within 30 feet when
IL was DONE" The correction is, that WILSON
said they were near the house the night of the
murder, and TRArER said he thought he knew
who had committed IT,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16

Information reached this place last week of the
sudden Death, by drowning in the James River
Canal, of PETER F. HEIsKELL, son of Mr.. p. A.
HErsKELL, of this county. He was engaged in
business with the Messrs. HARTMAN, who have a
steam saw-mill near Scottsville, and while re-
turning home before day, on Monday morning the
7th inst, fell into the Canal from one of the foot
bridges at Lock No. &c. 1t is supposed that his
head struck the stone work, and that he was i'm
medlately deprived of Consciousness. lie was a
youth of much promise, just emerging into man
hood, and his melancholy end is sincerely lament
cd by all who knew him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16
Fatal Accident.

A man named JOHN PAXTON, living in the vi
cinity Of Col. WM. A. BELL's, some five miles
from Stanton, lost his life on Saturday night last
while cut hunting raccoons. Hecut tree down,
and boy, who accompanied him, and the dogs,
rushed to seize the coon. The boy presently call
ed to Paxton for assistance, and as he did no,
come, went to the spot where he had left him,
and found him lying on the ground dead. The
tree had sprung backward and struck him to the
earth, killing him instantly. Col BELL and 9TH
or neighbors were aroused, and conveyed the
corpse home He was unmarried, and lived with
two maiden sisters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16
Two Men KILLED.

We learn that on Monday morning last as the
workmen were engaged in the main Tunnel at
Rockhsh Gap, large mass of rock overhead fell
crushing seven Of them in its fall; two were in
stantly killed, the other five were taken out very
dangerously injured. We have not heard the
names of any of the sufferers; they were all Irish
men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16
Emit Trees.

The attention of persons wishing to procure
young fruit trees is invited to the advertisement
of Mr. FELIX SENeER, in another column. We
understand that good deal of deception is fire.
quently practised in such matters but if there is
any truth in an honest Dutch face, Mr.. SEYeER
will comply with all his promises
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16

NEW YoRK ELEcTIoN.-Th returns received
from various parts of the State indicate that the
Wings have elected their Secretary Of State
Comptroller. State Treasurer, Attorney General,
Canal Commissioner, Inspector of State Prisons,
Engineer and Surveyor, and Clerk of the Court
of Appeals while the Democrats have elected their
Judges OF that Court, both sections of the party
having voted for the same men.
In the Legislature the Wings will have an i'm
mense majority. which is estimated as high even
as three. fourhs of the whole number of members
The Senate is elected for two years. and, with
the House of Representatives. to be elected next
year. will have to choose United States Senator
The Senate consists of thirty two members. oil
which the Wings have elected twenty four, and
al other parties eight. The House of Assembly
ntans one hundred and twenty eight members.
So far as heard from the Wings have elected six
ty two. and the other parties nineteen.
In the city of New York majority of who's
and Ref,rmers are elected 10 the City Couacil,
the whole Of the old members being defeated
The vote for the Hard Democratic ticket Is I'M
expectedly large. So far they have large plu-
ralty over the Sofls.
Mr.. Carpenter. Wing. is elected to Congress
from the Monroe district. to fill the vacancy caus-
ed by the resignation of the member elect.
TIE GREAT CONTEMPLATED FRAUD ON THE
Observation-Disclosures succeeding hour serves 10
strengthen our approximations that the New York
iont stock Pacific Railroad conspiracy is drawing
within It's meshes a body Of spectators, who. tor
numbers, talents. energy, perseverance and lnflu-
ence are destined to prove far more formidable to
the integrity of the Government of the United
States than any similar organization, so far essay
ing to operate on Congress. Strange to tell, too,
the maj ority of those already known 10 be con-
cerned in it, are men of straw. 81 far as their
means are concerned-not one in ten being persons
of available means to be used in the CONSTRUCTION
Of the work Warrington &s'.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16
Fine Tobacco,

Mr.. j. d. EVANS, Tobacconist Of this place,
has presented us plug of chewing tobacco supe-
rior to any we have ever tasted. This is merely
intended as an acknowledgement, and not as
9cdd PRO g,toi
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16

The SONORA ExpEDITIoN.-The San Fran
cisco Herald says -.Rumors nave been rife OF
late of the sailing from this city and Stockton and
the march from San Diego of three separate de-
,achments of men Tor Sonora, with the intention
Of wrestling that State from the Mexican auhori
ties. and erecting ii into Republic similar to that
of Texas previous to its annexation 10 the United
States No definite information of the plans of the
Adventures has yet been obtained by persons not
in their confidence, and the community was sur
prised to learn yesterday morning that the brig
Arrow, lying at the foot ofClay street wharf, had
been seized on the night Of the Both ultmo by
der of Gen E. A. Hithcuck, commanding officer
of this military district, file Of soldiers placed on
board of her, and the captain William ellis. put
under arrest The ground upon which the seizure
was made was, that she had been or was about to
be fitted out for an expedition against the territory
of neighbOring nation at peace with the United
States, in violation of the neutrality acts and par
,iculary of the 9Th section of the act Of Congress
of A pri 20, 1915" The owner OF the vessel in
stltued civil suit for lis recovery. At the last
dates it was in possession Of the sheriff, the file of
soldiers being still on board.
The leader of the expedition is William Walk
err Esq. He alleges that the expedition is peace
able in it's intentions, and has for its purpose the
working Of the mines of Sonora. Walker has su-
ed Gen Hitchcock for damages caused by the sez-
ure. 1t is said an expedition Of five or six hun
dred men was to have been sent by land to meet
the Arrow at Guayamas; that Of course opposition
was expected from the MeXicans, and the inva-
ders would defend themselves. declare the State
Independent. and organize Government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16

o. The Board of Public Works have appoint
ed Mr.. CHARLES FISK Chief Engineer of the
CovingtOn and Ohio Railroad, in place of Mr..
SHAW.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16

Or We are indebted to Mr.. JosEPH MANN, of
Oakland, this county, for mess Of fine Turpips,
Bscts and Parsnirs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16
rno sew York EIce2lon.

The New York National Democrat, organ OF
the Hard Shells, has article on the result of the
recent election in that State, attributing all the
blame TO the Sof.s and the federal executive. 1t
says
clad these renegades not been recognised at
Washington, encouraged by the spells Of Office,
and emboldened by the heads of department s. the
Democratic party of New York would have piled
no majority equal to that laid at the feet of
Franklin Pierce a twelvemonth since. If Will
liam L. Marcy had not been engaged in strength
ening his ambition for the White House. over
riding the present incumbent in 1856; if Mr..
Guthrie had remained upright and unseduced if
Jefferson Davis had not taken the freesi viper of
New York to his bosam, and warmed him into
poisonous animation. the Democratic party of this
State would now be unit, moving together in
amity, knowing no enemies but the Wings. and
be wall of defence against its common enemy"
The same paper says also
ga careful survey will show that even here in
New York city, where we have had to contend
with all the power of the Custom house, Post of
fee. Surveyors office and with an amount Of cor
ruptiou in the shape of buying and selling, such
as was never before forced into a political cam
paign, the National Democracy have done nobly.
A sufficient indication has been given to a prnci-
pie to form grand and triumphant organization
for their future action"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16

THE FoREIGS News AND THE MARKETS.
There were some large sales of Breadstcfs yes
terday, previous to the publication OF the Ameri-
cas- advices.-but not much was done after the
news transpired, holders putting up !heir prices
l2sc to 25c for Flour, from 3 to 5 cents Wheat,
and I'd. S. on Corn. Flour closed at 81 .25 for
Southern The Liverpool quotation for the best
brands is about equal to $937s. Purchases in
this market, therefore, even with the high rate of
so cents freight, and the payment of other charg
es. can be made with something of profit
Wheat is quoted at Liverpool at | Is equal to So
rs here The highest quotation on change yes
terday, we see by the market report, was $3.50
TO! Gene.ee. ~ Y, EYrew Net. l2.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16

es- The illustrated Magazine Of .9rt and The
Popular Educator for November, have been re.
ceived They are published in New York, by
ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY, at So and 81 so a
VEAL resnsctiYelY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16

o. Among the premiums awarded at the State
Fair in Richmond, reported since our last issue,
we find one of 50 to Miss MARY E. WADDELL.
of Wsynesborough, for crotchet'd Bonnet and
Hat
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-11-16

WoN'T REFUNp.-The Washington Star az.
serted few days since that Hon. r. J. Walker
had refunded the 5000 dollars outfit paid him on
his acceptance Of the mission to China. Per con-
ira, Potomac, the correspondent Of the Baltimore
Patriot states that he has been informed by an
Auditor of the Treasury that Mr.. Walker had
not refunded it.. and he doubted whether he ever
would. Since the Hon gentleman has subscrib-
ed ten millions to the Pacific Railroad he thinks
perhaps that nine thousand is too insignificant a
sum to think about. Uncle Sam must expect to
b, bled literally a. long as he has his pockets
tu'l.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-05-27

NEW YORK, May 18.--NAv SToRrs- r. -.
lin Common osin there is fair ~ .nfee
most other articles nominal the market be; but
dull The sales 250 bbls North County Cae,un
Wilmington, (beasy) 81 So 81 60 500 small r. 80
all delivered $50 fine White $5 % ESQ rs 6 40 no. 81
g 56l in yard allowance to FILL Spirits turuen,;p Tar
sold in small wanted from wharf and store nas been
CENTS and Wholesale at SO cash, which is q dec. 6
penDe is very quiet; the crop is all here the
R.cE.-Since our last, sales of about 400 tcs baa
made at % S7A 81 564, cash. nave been
| LIVERPOOL, May 7.-Cotton--sale OF tho
bales, of which spectators took 5000 and 5o
The quotations New Orleans fair 81 Mdd;ns Is
land fair 81 Mddlng 5-the demand is fair anS q ID
| has improved full 1-16th u mddlnp
| Breadstufs-Flour has declined Sd. to Cd c,.
Western Canal % Ohio 23s 6d.-holders not fner
the market Corn-whe s0s Cd; yellow 32s ; J. ING oa
| request. - ~ limited
Lard, on the spot and to arrive. SIS. Cd SIS. 81
Cofee-the demand is good, and prices sitter w.
Rce-holders refuse to meet the demand excen.
rates. P' al higher,
Tobacco is in good demand at previous prices
| Sugar is at extreme rates.
| Beef and Pork are extremely dull Bacon.
ness doing at slight decline but closing firm good u
Shoulders wanted. Cheese is higher. mans and
| Naval Stores.-Sales Of 1000 barrels Rosn a, -
of 4s Sd. As Id Turpenne has declined to To- ADVANCE
l LONDON, May 6.-Breadstuffs dull and cbass1M
markets holders continue firm, but the demand Is
Lard-there is more enquiry at 54@55s fors was.ed
Sales of 200 terces Carolina rice from Rreme Rice
23s Cd for fair to mddling. ~ zis6d@
LONDON MONEY MARKET. May 6-Messr. n
& Brothers circular quote moderate besSrs Barne,
American securities Maryland SIS T. St.ae doing m
/ tions 100 q ITO. - 'So 5 lnscrp-
Trade at Manchester has considerably imnror.a
are firm. The different leading circulars and prices
for higher wages throughout the manufacturing S strikes