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The weekly Placer herald., 1853-07-30

NOTICE is hereby given that at a
~ General Election to be holden
throughout the State of California, on the first
Wednesday of September, A. D, 1858, the fol-
lowing officers are to be elected, viz;
GOVERNOR.
Lieutenant Governor. One Supreme Judge.
State Comndroller ST. Smrnoor conoro,
Superin tendant Of Public Instruction.
SENATOR'S
The counties of San Diego, San Bernadino
and Los Angeles Fir,t District. one Senator.
The counties of Santa Barbara. and San
Luis Obispo, the second district, one Senator
The counties of Monterey and Santa Cruz,
the third district, one Senator.
The county of San Francisco, the fifth dis
t1ict, two senators.
The county OF TqolumHe, the seventh dis
trict, one Senator.
The county of Sacramento, the ninth dis
trict, one Senator.
The counties of Salann, Yolo and Napa, the
tenth district one senator
The counties of Trinity, klamath, Humboldt
and Siskiyou, the twelfth district, one Sena-
tor.
The counties of Shasta and Colusi, tie thir-
teenth district, one Senator:
The county of Butte, the fourteenth dis
trict; one senator.
The county of Yaba, the fifteenth district;
two senator's.
The county OF Nevada, the sixteenth dis
trict one Senator.
The county of Placer, the seventeenth dis
trict, one senator.
The county of El Dorado, the eighteenth
district, three senators.
The county of Calaveras, tne nineteenth
district, two seators.
The county of Sierra, the twentieth dis
triet, one senator.
MEMBERS OF ASSEMBLY.
San Diego county, one member.
San Bernardino county, one member.
Los Angeles county, two members.
San Luis Obispo county, one member.
Monterey county, one member
Santa Cruz county, one member.
Santa Clara county, two members.
Alameda county one member.
San Francisco county, nine members.
Marposa county, two members.
Tulare county, one member.
T9olumne county, five members.
San Joaquin county, two members.
Contra Costa county, one member.
Sacramento county, four members.
Soano county, cne member.
Napa county, one member.
Yolo county, one member.
Sonoma and Mendocino counties, two
members.
Marin county, one member.
Trinity county, one member.
Klamath county, one member.
Humboldt county, one member.
Sisskiyou county, one member.
Shasta county, one member.
Colusi county, one member.
Butte county, three members
Yuba county, five members.
Nevada county, five members.
Sutter county, one member,
Placer county, four members.
Ell Dorado county, eight members.
Calaveras county, five members.
Sierra county, two members.
| The attention Of County Judges is directed
to the Sd section Of an Act entitled can Act
to regulate Elections, passed March 23d, 1856
from which it will be seen that all vacancies
which are about to occur in office by the ex'
piraton of the full term thereof, shall be sup
piled at the general election.
Given under my hand, and the Great Sea
of the State of California, at Renecia, this
18th day of July, A. d. 1858.
JOHN BiGLER, Governor.
Attest j. w. DENVER, Secretary Of State
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hair, (become very thin in his last days,
worn in the old-fashioned qeue, and rarely
with powder,) and to arrange the materi-
ais of his toilet. This toilet he made
himself, in the simplest and most expedi-
tious manner, giving the least possible
amount Of his precious time to anything
relative to his person. When rising at
four o'clock, he lighted his own candles,
made up his fire, and went diligently to
work, without disturbing the slumbers of
bis numerous household.
In his last days at Mount Vernon,
desirous Of riding pleasantly, the General
procured from the North, two horses Of
the Narragansett breed, celebrated as sad
die horses. They were well to look at,
and were pleasantly gated under the sad
die; but were scary, and therefore unfit
ted for the service Of one who liked to
ride quietly on his farm, occasionally dis
mounting and walking in his fields to in
spect his improvements. From one of
these horses the General sustained hea-
Wy fall, probably the only fall he ever had
from horse in his life. 1t was in No
yember, late in the evening. The Gene
raj, accompanied by Major Lewis, Mr..
Peake, Ca gentleman residing iii the neigh
borhOod, the author of the "RecOllec-
tions," and a groom, were returning from
Alexandria to Mount Vernon.
Having halted for few moments, the
General dismounted, and upon rising in
his stirrup again, the Narragansett, alarm
ed at the glare from fire near the road
side, sprang from under his rider, who
CAME heavily to the ground. Our sad
dies were empty IN an instant, and we
rushed up to give our assstai1ce, fearing
he was hurt; it was unnecessary. The
vigorous old man was upon his feet again,
brushing the dust from his clothes; and,
after thanking US for our prompt assist
ance; observed that he was not hurt, that
he had had very complete tumble, and
that 1t was owing to cause that no
horseman could we'll avoid or control;
that he was only poised in his stirrup,
and had not yet gained his saddle when
the scary animal sprang from under him.
Meantime all of our horses had gone off
at full speed. 1t was night, and four miles
were we to be won ere we could reach
our destination. The chief observed that
as our horses had disappeared, it only re-
mained for US to take it on foot; and, with
rtlaily strides, led the way. We had
prcceeded but short distance on our
march, as dismounted cavaliers, when
oyr hQrsees 1 yh9aXs u rHtaenlly aenll, fQEYe
plantation was hard by, in returning home
from their labor, encountered our flying
steeds, captured them, and brought them
to US. We were speedily remounted, and
soon the lights at Mount Vernon were
seen glmmering in the distance.
II pleased Providence to permit the be-
loved Washington to live to witness the
fruition of his mighty labors in the oatse
of his country and mankind, while his
success in the calm and honored pursuits
of agriculture and rural affairs was CRATE
full to his heart, and shed the frost be-
nign and happy influences upon the last
days at Mount Mernon.- Castis's Hecol-
lections and Private Memoirs of the Life
and Character Of Washington.
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4 =
e x r R r. s. S,
BANKING and EXCHANGE Offices,
Auburn. Ophir s. Yankee Jim's.
Daily Erpress from a6o6e Offices to
kN Sacramento, San \
Esssss~>zeze sElss Francisco, and
:a2ssz-2-Sx-e all parts of the Northern
and Southern Mines.
CHECKS drawn on all our offices in Cal
ifornia.
DEposIrs received special or otherwise.
COLLECTIONS promptly attended to.
Particular attention paid to the trans
portation of Treasure, Packages, &c.
GOLD DUsT purchased or forwarded to
any part of the United States, and also to
England, at as low rates as can be done
by any house with security.
Balls If Exchange drd,cn on any Of our
Houses TN
NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA
BALTIMGRE, BOSTON,
WASHINGTON, PlTTSBURG,
CINCINNATI, ST. LOUIS,
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISVILLE,
and LONDON.
Also payable at the foHosoimg Banks.
Mechanics and Farmers Bank, Albany
Utica City Bank, Utica
Bank of Syracuse, Syracuse
Bank of Auburn, Auburn
Bank of Attica, Buffalo
Rochester City Bank, Rochester
Geo. Smith & Co., Chicago
Alex. Mitchell, Fire and Ma
rine Insurance Company, Milwaukee
Michigan State Bank, . Detroit
Commercial Branch Bank of
State of Ohio; Cleveland
Clinton Bank, Columbus 0
INSURANCE.-We have made ar
rapgements for Insurance to the extent of
ONE MILLION DOLLARS, on any
one shipment, and are empowered to in
sure for other parties on Gold Dust; Bars,
Coin and Merchandise, to and from New
York and this place, by Endorsements on
bills of ladng; at the time of shipment.
ADAMS & CO:
atb;trn mar 10 So na6 IF
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URTON. EDW'D M>CARTF'
Burton S. MCCarty,

Wholesale dealers in Groceries, Liquors,
Provisions, Flour, Grain, Cali
forn'a Produce and General MerchandIse'
No. l25 j Street, one door ,oesa ef Jyth,
SACRAMENTO.
mar5 n25 Smo
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d j. Fisher, begs leave to in orm the
n. public that he keeps on hand a general
assortment Of machinery for mining. Orlel-
nal designs gotten UP in manner that can
not fail to give satisfaction.
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Eureka Lodge No. 16, Of f s. A.
IL Masons, meet the first and third Mondays
in every month. transient brethren in good
standing are invited to communicate.
H. T. HOLMES, Secretary
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yor BArHs rs cents. CoLD BATHS 80 cts.
riot and Cold Baths.---Persons
Ilwishinc baths can have them by calling
Mt the Bee Hive. on Washington street, near
the Empire Hotel. G. MORRISON & co.
Auburn, april 80 n33 If
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r O. O. F.-Auburn Lodge, No. Z, meets
Il. every saturday evening. Brethren in
good standing are invited to visit.
JAS. ANDERSON, Secretary.
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y III. MCDONALD, Proprietor OF
IL. the Miners Drug Store. No. 1881 street
between 5th and 9th, Sacramento; importer
and dealer in Drugs, Fresh Herbs, Patent
Medicines, Oil, Paints, Brushes, Perfumery'
etc. ETC.. n20ly
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Gbe llDefAlp @1lafer 0fralb.
puhlished every Saturday Morning by
r. & G. H. MITCHELL.
!, tho HERALD OFFICE, on Main Street,
opposite the National Hotel.

AnvERrtsiNe; one square, OF 10 lines,
I'd more than 5lnes, first insertion, three
%Gliars, each subsequent insertion, one
dollar and fifty cents.
% For half square of five lines or more
than three, first insertion, two Moliars'
each subsequent insertion, one collar:
For three lines or less, flrst lnser'ioh'
nne dollar and fifty cents.
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ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

auhurn mar IL 53 na6 IF
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-08-19
From Buenos Ayres.

The Boston Daily Advertiser contains the follow ing
extract of letter from intelligent Bostonian resident
in Buenos Ayres and well informed in the politics oil
the river OF Plate, dated at that city jane a.;
+" To surprise when arrived yesterday morning
from Montcvideo found blockade. Coo and his
squadron had been bought by the inside parry, and
the whole aset snugy anchor in the road Il
will prove death blow Urquiza's hopes, for money
sso at work in his camp, and shavng its effect Il Is said
Flores collecting army In the moth him Off and
Gevaso Rosas and others in the south armng
him. The inside party have a strong marine force.
and can do HIM much ham of they will
close all the 20 he has opened in this province, and
possibly blockade Enue RIOS few days will determin ne
the question. and In the time this port opt aud
business will commence here again.
" Ii does pos. ible for Ufqazs from
this blow. There various stories ahost the
paid Some Coo receives theen thousand douboons
Tor his share. He Is present board the jamestown
Oihers ssy the government viii appropriate millions
paper (ssy hall million OF siiver they give the
Of the vessels three months advance and pay up all
ages Whether less is OF importance, they
gain their ends aud upset Urqniza.
Yesterday Torress, the minister, asked Of tho sala
twenty five millions more paper, which he says will be
sufficient pay mp all and close the war, and IL will be
granted. ourecs to-day are 1888.
p. S.-The government ma, just received the
that Urquza has escaped His troop, have sacked
lsidro. steamer 10 TO be sent to intercept him"
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received. and placed exhibition under the done
During lhs afternoon attracted unbounded admiration,
The Palace Will be throwa open every evening on or
about the lst Of September
ALBosrs MARRIAGE ExPLAIsED-The fact that Madame
Alboni was recently married in France is explained
When she was In this country. she was, as ChawIes
Yeowplush would say. married 10 all nienis aud par
poses. and had been for years But 10 France there
civil marriage to be attended to before any contracts
based on or having connection with the marriage rela
ton. can have force. Madam was married to Count
Pepo by priest and il became necessary in France to
be married again BY magistrate ia order 10 effect certain
business operations,
SroRr or SPARTAN oAnE-cocK. Some people, says
the Albany knickerbocker. reap much delight from
The commission OF malicious act others do from do
Ing good and Dispensing benevolenee. This exem-
pfed the other mig h under the following circumstance
There is man living in Rensselaer, street who devo,es
great deal of attention TO raising chickens He is what
sporting call "bird fancier" His yard ID full OF
handsome birds Of this descrip,onal well fed, in cool
im and ready to be Sold matched for prize fight with
any one who has the iemery 10 question their superior
pluck and puglism. Some scamp, who hestaied moi to
crafty his own depmved disposition at another's ex-
pense the other night, at late hour. when every
about the neghborhood fast asleep paid friends
yard steallhy visit and put large, ierce-v saged owl
over among the fowls. This indeed foul game !;
1917 no sooner ndu the VOIaCtOuH vOtafy OF
alghled in the midst OF the inno~ent poultry than be
commenced his onslaught with fearful rspacy, till all
but one had suffered death. That one veteran
the victor OF seven sharply.contesed battles. He had
looked unmoved upon the slaughter OF his brethren But
he resolved to try the odds Of deadly game and sell
his hearts best blood drop by drop. at the dearest retail
price The OWL sa,ed with the gore he bad shed. turned
his fell gaze upon the last surviving occupant Of the
COOP There he stood. and stern prepared to meet
The onset of his foe. The owl loathe to Try the is
sue; yet, after calm survey OF aihs advantage,
and inspired by the red victories recently wos--be
rushed upon the veteran; but the old fellow WAS there,
and met him at the jump Now stoops that sharp, set
head-bat has oft received piercings heretofore
frnges up the golden collar whose feecy feathers
have been often stained with blood The little eye Of
chandelier looks into the big round Of the owl
and lost in its cold stark stare, like who looks in
to the bosom OF the by moonlight. Yet soon The flap
Of wings heard-the owl is down, and 10 before
bis, unwiedy bulk is rghled, the Spartan gamecock
skips fair his head The owl sinks 10 the earth
that skip was never known 10 miss-lhe spur went
through his head The bird still lives but he enters the
arena no more The remainder OF his days, his
says he shall spend peace and plenty. He has fought
his lac, battle,
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abe Late Elections.

The Boston Post Justly remarks, that the results OF
these contests clearly prove the gratifying fact that The
democracy of the Souhlndeed. We may almost cay the
people OF the Southentenain that unabasd confidence
IN the high nationality OF the President, his devotion TO
the constitution and 10 the whole Union. which his acts
and purposes eminsnlly eniitle him to What re-
buks The retains from Alabama, Tennessee and Ken
lucky OF queruous spirit elsewhere. which would seek
revenge for personal disappointment BY sndeavong to
in he savehodng States especially mstrust Of
ihs Presidents fidelity to those comprehensive views
which have guided and dslng his whole political
fes mstrust Of his impartial regard for. and watcbful
over, the particular constitutional rights OF the ndi-
vduAl States Hypocrcal cant about pretended aban-
donment Of pedges-assumpon OF superior attachment
to the Soulhfase allegations about change OF policy,
and all tho miserable charges tIeachery can invent 10
crafty its malxnty, 10 paate its fasehood. cannot
impose upon the intelligence of the people. If n,oerant
politicians disappcnted-f graspng selhshness ia
checked--if personal malgnity wihes for vengeance
unappea sed-w what matter All cannot induce the
try TO withdraw its faith from who has devoted bis
best days the council and in the field in subscribing her
interests maintaining her honor. The people will de-
iect fasehood, whether ceeps sneakngy through the
columns Of such neutral" and accommodating" wing
papers The Journal of Commerce. or falls from the lip,
OF sinister Partsans The administration is devoted 10
the interests OF The whole country Its mission is 10 ferret
out and correct abuses 10 restore order where confusion
has rcigned and to bring back the government, to ha
rigid Accountability and sngleness Of devotion 10 The
public welfare which the safety honor and prosperity
OF the nation require. This mission il will trumphanty
accomplish naugre all opposition and for its work re-
ceivs the lasting gratitude Of the great constituency il
was instituted 10 serve"
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b. the arrival OF The anship Texas we have dates
from Mexico Up 10 the 4h aud from Vera Cruz TO the
| 7h instant. f1es
The Daris Ogitit' OF the 2sth ult denies. in tho
strongest terms, the absurd reports which il sage have
been circulated abroad ming The pretended alliance
OF Mexico with Spain and England Tor the defence of
the Island OF Cuba and The project attributed TO the pres
rulers OF Mexico OF restoring that country 10 the
Crown Of Spain
The Darto bad already stated although 10 less posi-
tive Terms, that The government would never
any scheme leading the overthrow OF The national in
dependence OF The republic.
The paper adds that the present international re-
aons OF Mexico Of the most friendly character, and
that II is tho intention Ct the government to us. all
It's endeasors TO preserve that happy state OF things
long as do without injury the rights and inter-
esis OF the country.
Toe Onrsal con,radcts The that hoslities had
actually broken out between the troops OF Governor Tfas
and the American forces stationed tbs valley of
Mesilla and II expresses the belief that the pending diff
hcultes will soon be amcably settled s,f8At8
The yellow fever has made It's appearance at AGA
puco, and extending Into the interior of the
State.
Gen Manuel M. yillada is among the victims
The health OF Vera Cruz very good the yellow
fever. cholera and smallpox had entirely disappeared
the last case Of cholera having occurred the 2Ist u
The vomo ha made is appearance at Tixtla de Du-
range where il caused fearful ravagcs.
The Indians continue very troublesome in the States
Of Sonora, Coahuila Zacaiecas and Durango and COM
nit daily numerous murders and robberes. The papers
advocate the guerrilla warfare against those feocous enc
mics. s 80
The Stale of Sonora has been taxed So 400 per month
TO cover the expenses of the Indian war. a
recent decree declares Father Jaaua one OF The BEN
eactors OF his country, and provides that his remains
shall be removed to the psrochal church OF Gnanauato
where shall be erected to bis memory At tho
expense Of the government
The Board OF improvements has been instructed to
report in favor Of the establishment OF the Jesu,s in
Mexico. The Eco del Commrco of Vera Cruz contalns
several articles in support Of the measure.
lifeboai has been contracted for in England BY tho
authorities of Tampico, in order to prevent the accidents
which frequently happen in crossing the bar Of that
port. @
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is indeed agreeable, Mr. Editor, TO contemplate tbs
wonderful improvement and growth OF our goodly me-
iropolis. Institutions OF usefulness and learning afford
ing the highest source Of enjoyment are sprngng into
existence around adjoining and hean,ryng the city BY
their presence, and, through their influence making u,
popular among the States.
have noticed with pleasure that The medical depart.
msn OF Georgetown College has commenced the erection
oil hospia on the southeast corner OF and 18th streets
and adjoining the Medical College Such institutions
should receive the encouragement Of the citizens OF the
District and the favorable consideration and support OF
Congress. under whose care and protection we are
placed, and whose pleasure it should be to support TO
some extent public institutions the PRACTICAL or kings OF
which are charitable. and designed 10 alleviate human
suffering There should at Iess be entire absence OF
par.lality and favori,ism in these matters.
Ths college has been entirely successful in its opera
tons. and with the talented faculty which now ude it's
destiny will attain, IL richly merits reputation AT
home and abroad as real and substantial that OF The
situation by which II has been adopted. H.
WAsHIkcToN, Aug. Is, 1853
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From the Pc0yincea

ST. John papers Of Monday, and other late journals
from the provinces, have been received New York.
The Halifax Sun Of the lih says the United States
Princeton; esH
Thls fine American steamerof-war, bearing the x OF
Commodore Shnbrck, has been lying in our habor
days, during which time she has exchanged and given
several complimentary suutes, deno,ing her
be in wise nerior that Of armed vessels In the
vice Of H. M Gracious Nsesy Victoria Sir George Soy
the vce-admiral and naval I-n-chef
the North American station, has visited the commodore in
his stronghold also the comnander-n chief OF the mill
tay, General Gore, his exceency the governor
his worship the mayor and aldermen, besides other
bes-n OF whom, we pleased to learn, were received
ard welcomed by the gallant sailor in raying
their feelings. These couesies highly credabe 10
both sides they indicate the good understanding ubss
ing between the nations. gland aud America ha
common ORIGIN and, we trust, commoo purpose May
they be in hostile array against the other"
At Halifax on the 10th the heat excessive. An
old and respectable citizen, Mr.. Thomas Lownds,
TO hi. death suddenly whilst working 10 the
The provincial cutter Alice Rodgers sailed from sgd.
ney, c. B.. 5h inst, for the fishing grounds.
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or conjecture thai friends OF the late Secretary have de
rived large bs0e6ls from hi. mode OF sysdng the law
csaaot be questioned and that The treasury hss sustain
ID heavy oss it 10 not unreasonable to suspect
The disclosures made in Mn Rodmans report as the
transactions Of the eolisctor San Francisco furnish
another illustration. This was an open. andsguised in.
fraction OF The law The public money loaned 10
banking house al per per monh and the proht
OF defect ia The lawit solely from The want Of
ingenious evasion Of the law. but palpabe and bare
faced violation Of its plain letter and spirit
Another illustration might be given the mode OF
placing money 10 the hands OF dsbursing agents
ia advance of the time for lbe actual disbdrse-
m.ot. This is IN accordance with law. but the tempt
alton Is strong that the money instead OF being kept
secretly as the Law equlref. may be used or loaned
on, in violation Of the express requirements Of the
lem The law itself defines with ceaIness and distinct
ness the duty Of the agent, but il be be proof against
temptation the provisions OF the system are IN danger OF
being disregaIded and evaded.
We might continue these Illustrations. but in every
case the result would be the sams-the law would be
found TO be free from material defects and the
queuces would invariably be traced much
in the standard OF official morality and integrity We
cannot doubt that much OF this looseness OF official
raiy has resulted from tie influence of high examples
which failed to meet the punishment which the offences
meriied. That the public interests demand thorough
reform in this department OF the government. we need
not repeat II honest men cannot be found to execute
The subuoasury system, then II must fail We cannot
suppose that such result is to follow. The law is all
that its advocates claim for H. and if ]. is administered
honestly, before the instances OF evasion and
population recently disclosed occurred, will prove TO be
safe and successful system Everything depends upon
strict and rigid honesty in the agents who execute
from the Secretary Of the Treasury down 10 the lowest Of
Hcer. The administration clearly the work before
them, and they know to what rigid accountability they
are tUbe held. We therefore anticipate full res,ora-
ton OF public confidence in the sub-lreasury system.