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The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-26
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A note ffam Nr. sefFishs sfs@s =
Adams a Co informs us thst So -
sienmrr X. X. Pagr. 60 lsg~~d -
near Nico 'nus. on huulsy. whsls wsst Fl,
nm inward trip from sarranssHfa o. -
rysvillc. The csptasn. nilrf SCI 80 sts''l
passengers are missing. A. ths $500 =
the explosion the PaTs sf-l t.ms tt'sti
were engaged N a rar~. sn.l fssfae.ts# :
this latter steamer vas nssf a. fsssass -
to the sufferers
The Page u said - - = srseFisss
wreck. She len SaeFassssss - Ne.,asg
morning. faur minutes ahstsl - 80 ts#s
Dana, oiiirsFed by ~. W Dee eeaa
mander; ca nsn Fellows. sisFk. -
Iluckey, engineer.
L.rER.-we are iasislss,l - Ne See
rish for the fnllnwins asi.lHiansi Fssses
lars: The explnsinn tusst tlses 81 essss sssa
mile above Nicnlsus. 81 90 ta aNasss
aud was plainy -eeu frum tks *~vks -
tho Gov. Dsns, whirh ess shsasi tsss
engine was immediately FsssfsssI. ssss A.
vessel backed down slaaFsals ~ ftfs
now shattered alinsi-t fu pssrrs ftsssas as.ia
way to liows Her phals issslsF see
thrown clean out af hss inis tas stsss sst
whose suriaee piece. ~ ths wfsea. SO
gage, SC. were hoHtiu~
Among the missing afs, t.tsst. Atss#s
Moor, Zone It the ownrF..l CsPt uss.s'l
Moor, Tho.. kifhey, Issl.si.
Mr.. Gilman Fellow. slsFk. wss 90 49,
up sensele-- ifom sralsi-. sf~i rsanaa rsass
sibly survive. Two hr-assn ssfs 80 sssN
" scaldcd. hui not danger susly. t.s,ssfs
Brown, barkeepcr, rsrafssd wifh . efaf
bruise. Mr. pirf.on. - Mso...lts. 49,
his nose broken. The irs au.t sFsss ~ 80
Irishman wrfe broken. fhs seeusaf fs,ss
wns badly s-a dcilj anil twa ~ thFsw pps
sengers probably ln-t. a hefsw so A.
ed. The donr IT the hsiisr - k.tsssH
about 800 yard, distant. IN The .tsftaasss1
shore.
Al the time of the extsi.ssios. ths t.leses
tenant. Captain aud Fils,t wsfe stsast.s,f
on the hurricane derk. b. - as,sF f.
pilot house. snd arr .api~sssd o. Asss
heen llow ~ into atoms.
Ailer taking the survives. on t-asFt. ass
Dana dropPsd dew!B.le NtGisisusfs'sssa
Colder wn- procurd, y b. Fstpisssd FsFsf
service to the wounded in ihrif fsassH
The "R X. Page" haa lstslg FsestsesA
a new boiler. and un'isFEoiss ssesfsl fT7
this was her .ecnnd TIP sinrs tht ssspe
II i reported by the Steward ihHt fA's,ss
twenty -ntil-, IN al were vn isssf'i 81 1se
lime of tin. explosion, fsuftssa II 49,
were passengers
A cabin l,oy was blo~n eui ~ M fss's'
into the river. aud swsfu ssh''fs, sssffsa'.t
1ut liulr injury ly the ssrruWgues.
The Dana hal passed ihr tsFss $50.
ihe latter wi. woodinz ai flsssssssis tass
i wa. i'm the eilort tU ovsfisks h~f ss.fH
resuminy her Trip, that thC sstssifes -
UnlOH.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-26
We heard am anecdote few evenings

We heard an anecdote few evenings
since which is too good to he confined to
private circles. 1t is as fellows: ga ne
sro preacher was holding forth to his con-
gregation upon the subject of obeying the
command of God. Says he. 'Bre'ren
whateber God tells me to do in dis book
(holding up the Bible) dat Pm gwine to
do. If see in dat +! must jump roo q
stun wall, Pm gwine to jump at it,
Gwine troo it 'longs to God-jumpln' al
il, 'lopgs to me !'ad,yao. f, sasmGi d
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-26
The Atlantic Side.

| nc news DROUGHT DyIpo Drotner JON
athan does not possess any very great de-
gree Of interest To- the general reader. "a,
That in which we on the Pacific side
take the deepest interest, is the det-rfnin.
alton on the part of those possessing the
power, to establish n weekly maj bet tween
New York and San francisco. This will
enable US To hear from the Atlantic side
twice, where we now hear once; and IL
a measure which should have been adopt.
ed months since. The travel and mail
matter would have justified the step, eigh.
teen months since. a.rl
he Post Master General has also con-
tracted with COMPANY to carry the mail
Through Mexico on the newly discovered
route, subject to the approval of Congress,
BY this route il is thought the mail can be
brought through in less than twenty days.
These Increased mail facilities will add
greatly To the convenience ol the people
of California. Let us now have our mail
and Post Office facilities ~ the State inn
proved in ii like proportion, and some
thing like Justice will have been done 10
the wants and necessities of the people of
e. alf0rnia. i Hu. as+ 'tn
In the Senate; an important debate was
IN progress, on the Pacific raj road, which
as far as it has advanced, indicates that
no bill coud pass during the few remain
ing days Ofthe session.. A proposition by
MIR. Broadhead, To strike out all after the
enactIng clause of Mt. Gwin's brll, and
insert bill authorlsing preliminary sur
vey and location of the road, was lost by
ii heavy majority. .....
The stock-$3OO, ,OO0-for a line Of
steamers to Australia, had been all taken
in New York 1t is, we believe, to run
direct from that city To Australia.
Ar. Gwin's motion to pay TO California
$500, 900 of what is termed the civil fund,
bad passed the Senate, aud should pass
the House, as the money justly he ongs TO
the State. u.lI I..
Gen. Pierce had reached Philadelphia
OH his way to Washington City. His
journey is said to have heen as private n
possible; but he was greatly annoyed by /
his particular friends, who are appli- /.
cants for office He would remain IN (
Philadelphia two or three days. I
The new liquor law has been adopted \
in Vermont by 1871 maturity. s''
Hon. Thomas Corwin irs'sns ro'"o' To-
+" Eei,;r.---''". E,.-
Nothing has been seer or heard of the
The 6bse"SSeaRce: SaRWc
iSfied with the arrangement M%$o %$oulssA- I
cry question, and say that too much has
been conceded To the United States.
The caloric ship Ericsson. was at an
chor in The Chesapeake Bay
From the South md Lo,oer California -
The Brother Jonathan brought news from
San Diego and Lower California, to the
9Th.
Arrangements are making for the CON
strnction of a steamer of 10 horse power,
to navigate the Colorado.
Sonorians are emigrating TO the val i'ey
Of the Ga, to escape the incursions OF
the Apaches, s...,...
An effort is making to direct Mormon
immigration from Europe to San Barner-
dino; 10000 are expected to arrive the
coming season.
Great anarchy and confusion exist in
Lower California.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-26
YANKEE JIM'S

'a." Stovall, Cravens 4 Co.
DEOPLE'S STORE, Yankee Jims,
L keep constantly on hand aarge and
well selected srock Of provisions, liquors,
and miners supplies in general. Miners
and Others Wishing to purchase are re
spectfully invited to call and examine for
themselves. GooIs packed to order.
sept is my
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-26

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shek ksf kn 49, fsst. e.ss..s ss,f
ssAaf aH.sase Rssass a. ass fssael~.s
80 a. - "a tsasstss. ts't skes sssss
s.i fst ssnsF1s sasss,sas 81 sss ssssa'sit
ts,i tssaas &c s.ssi % lee ass'ssses is~ss
tpestssA - hs s,s 9lsa ~ hss ssssss
. isatsss - 81 ssrssusf - sAssss~sss.
~ assast sf sssssas ts,sss - - ss
~ ssg b~aa Esa.eess Fssts, - .ss
tsssi.sA sai sssasssss - fs-''a as.'if ~
Iias ssasass 49, ess's ssfnss ~ - ~
"a lslg. snt 80 .stss 4 - s,ss sseeres
a. g.fa tssF e.sa F'.ae ssa.ass - 81 80
psshsiAs sfFst ~ 81 . n,sf.s- ses.st 40
'astu Il sAs-sai 20 h.sas 70 sssasf aAhss
a. pslasisis.a ~ 80, sssa A.ss ss's sts
gssl s06o0. ss sle ,ssssts. '''t ss''sts
s.f pealif sFs haeaa Fsessesss. ssts
,asss i l....at a. steis tssf9 - - 90
spso. ssa .f ssHesas sssssi aesess ssea
si,i,as 80 assakse. assf sA'.ahf - go
tssisd o. ths saarssta4 n.asr't s'ssse~.
nsFs ~ Isi9ss ss.ss "a sas.a 80 psssiis s's
iisH isss.iss,~..ss "a q Fssss ss~s.s
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-26

TT1HE SUBSCRIBED begs leave to m
i form the public that he constantly
keeps on hand general assortment OF
machinery for mining. Original designs
gotten up in a manner that cannot tan to
give satisfaction. r. J. FISHER.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-26

Mr..ss y III >o.n est Fss't r.aesf
a Nsy - NJ, sss So S.'sseses,i ss,tssr-s's
sasi Ne .. - assfs ss.ss4 - sif'sss ssaEf
psia.ieai 4ssasasae. - ssfsFF H'w't"
asafss 50 90 sssa ~ sss a.-r-A
Msstss' CssssRsesf-t - ss~~,'ss
easasaigsss o. @aasa ala ssa4sss - 80
EWsa hsss FseF~st a,.*@@ssesf 49,
lssAisg ees'sz2zs-s
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The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-26
BUSINESS CARDS.

III. o. RyersOn,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR
N at Law, Auburn, Placer co. [sl1tf
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-26
Empire Hotel.
Edward Field,

.M.aNUF.ACTURING JEWELLER. =.
"ATCHES REPAIRED in 3cSssss
w neat and substantial manner. Gsl29
Auburn, Placer CO., Oct. 90th. IF
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-26

1 rrdkSEPH Rn51sPH ANb N peS%ss1 eSTSs1E1EoR
n ATLAW, Auburn, Placer Co. s41
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-26

Gold Dust eommansl. from 81 - ~
sI7 80 per ounee, snd ths tsss.iss.fs ss
upwards. We aEs sesl.sas'
ed TO hear purchase made i"'sisys -
shipment, of 1000 ounrs- 81 siI -. s'-'ss
of course, " hich is understood ~ s,atsai9
quotations OF Dust
We are nov, and hsss isssn fsf ss''s
time, of the opinion. that whrn th~ 80
rent price for Dust ia the eiiys sss
si7 40 per ounce, rearhes slI -. sss'
last will be the raliyins point. srss'isss
occasicna ~ back and forward, piffhss'
ers being governed hy appearance sssi
quality, and occasional sales nsssis - .
figure much beyond. Bui ~il - ~ti. BE-
the sticking point f"r ss'y n''''ssss's'
rea ons, among the principal u shsFs =
the fact that purchaser. will hassilg b.
likely to pny more, as they sanHas sri 80
to pay even 30 murh.
Exchange remains unal,sFsd, Fisf
Sight drafts ON Atlantic Siatss ) - ot lssa
80 days .iAE - - =
60 days i'sa& - =
90 days ala - -
Sight and 10 day bills on Londsa ~
Aid.
80 day bills
60 days NaNA 9
80 days
Sight aud 10 day bills on Paris ts0 .
so day bills
60 day bills 80 "
90 day bills
Some houses are selling siFhi %
changes aud have beea foF aa'''hs. .
aais per cent. This doss na'' -
ever, affect the market faF sish' bs'A'
IL1.L -. s,ifT AZ q ueF cent for nrsg Ft4sl
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-03-26

Some houses are srhhs "E
changes aud have lsesa ioE moi'ihss Il
.saIa per cent. This doss no'' -
ever, affect the market faF sighi BE,
which are stiff at per cent. for hrss Tisss
"' s. r. Price tgrrsat
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-04-29
The Medicine is Working in the Old
lNt World.

" OAANA
The London Morning Chronicle is
out IN a terrible philippe against the
Maine Law. The editor is evidently
alarmed for the liberties Of the peo7
pie. Hear him;
"Yes this idea Of law biased on
the great principles Of Temperance
is no freak of silly women led captive
by Mrs. BIoomer--no mere dream OF
a bemused fancy, Such a law is
within an inch Of being passed by the
State Legislature Of New York--it is
almost certain to be carried in year
or two--and it is already on the stat
ute-books of two or three Of the most
civilized and progressive Of the Amer
ican States. Some few years ago, the
Legislature of Maine was induced to
adopt measure for the suppression
of intemperance, and since then the
East and Northwest Of the Fedora
ton have been exposed to a steady
series of attempts on the part Of Tenn
perance Societies to get the Maine LII
ouor Law made universal. The num-
Der of affiliated bodies is amply suf-
fcient to render the votes of the
societies the condition Of electoral
success; and hence no less than three
or four counterparts Of the original
measure have passed intopositive law.
But from nothing that we have as yet
written will the reader gain the faint
est notion Of what the Maine Law
really is. We have before Us the
draft o. Bill approved by the heads
of the agitation in New York, which,
possibly in a few months, certainly in
a year or two, will become a law oi
that State.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-04-29

London, 10, 867 were for drunkenness
10, 100 for being drunk and disorder
ly, But it may be said that the same
persons were committed several times,
and as an offset to this, we would
remark that not one quarter Of the
drunken in any city in the world ever
get into the hands Of the police
Thousands Of those who are "Occa,
sioaally 5estialised BY The habit" never
saw the inside Of the London prisons.
The "simple fact" Of the Chronicle
is a very simple lie. I'm
We hope the editor may live to
"groan under tie mtolsraae system Of
granny vhich his taV pats into opera
tion," and that England may be the
place Of his torment.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-04-29
Liberality Of the Ohio Railroad Com
panies.

1t is well known that at conyen-
ton Of delegates, representing the
several Railroads in this State, it
was resolved that all persons attend
ing conventions, who might have oc-
casion to pass over their roads should
have the privilege of returning free,
upon producing an official certificate
that they were members of such con-
vention, and paid full fare in going,
'provided there were at at least forty
returning in the same train Of cars"
There is in this action some show of
liberality to the citizen, although the
interests Of the companies would be
promoted by a sensible and profitable
arrangement Of this kind. Much lar
ger numbers would be likely to at
tend conventions, if they could do so
at half the ordinary expense, and the
receipts of the company would be in.
creased accordingly. But the rule as
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-04-29
Indignation Meeting /.

One of the largest meetings ever
held in our city, was held at Mechan-
les Institute, on Wednesday evening
last, to express the Indignation Of the
citizens generally, at the conduct Of
our newly elected, Mayor D. T. SMELL
BAKER, in forcibly preventing the Rev.
Mr.. Kirkland from preaching in 9th
Street Market space, on Sunday morn
ing last. Resolutions condemning his
conduct, and requesting him to forth
with resign his Office, were unani-
mously adopted; and, also, that Mr..
Kirkland should preach whenever
and wherever he desires, the Mayor
and his police to the contrary not
withstanding. Mr.. Kirkland has an
nounced that he will preach at 8
o'clock on Sunday morning next, and
should the Mayor or any one else at
tempt to prevent him, there will be
uoubA, and sore heals at the least
ejaculation.
Query. As the Rev. gentleman
| was forced from the stand because the
" !.
/ Mayor was fearful that what he might
say in his discourse, might produce a
riot, although what he says may be
true, it would be well for the friends
of temperance to solicit of his Honor,
Mr.. Snellbaker, permission that our
beloved Bro. Williams may continue
to address the people at our wharf
Sunday afternoons, although what he
would say might arouse the indigna'
tion of the inhabitants and frequent.
ers of Rat and Sausage Rows, and
thereby create riotous conduct! They
| do not like to hear their trade abused
| and their bristles are raised whenever
a temperance man utters his senti
m1ntS in Their vicinity. Let oul
friends see to this! +
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-04-29

cit seems incredible that any man
in his senses should have devised such
a law-more than incredible that two
or three millions Of the Greest people
in the world should be living, or on
the point of being forced to live, un-
der the intolerable system of tyran-.
ny which it puts in operation. Yet
law it is, and law it will be-a direct
consequence of suffering some hun
dreds of demonstrable falsehoods to
cluster round the simple fact that, Of
all persons who drink 'vinous or alco-
holc liquors. about one in five thous-
and is occasionally bestialised by the
habit"
We have given extracts enough for
our readers to see how Beerd0m likes
the plan of prohibition, and to learn
that the liquor-loving editors in this
country are not the only men who
have the bump of lying about this
measure largely developed. The
Chronicle editor has heard of the
Maine Law and the wonderful de-
crease of drunkenness and disorder,
and that in the light of the example
and experience Of Maine, other States
are about to enact similar law to Sc.
cure similar results, and he fears lest
the same spirit shall get possession
of teetotalers in England. What a
humping faIsehood there is in the
"simple fact" in the last paragraph oi
the above extract. 1t asserts that oI
"all persons who drink vinous or alco-
holic liquors about one in five thous-
and is occasionally bestialised by the
habit" Look at home, Mr.. Editor
London has a population of 2, 500, 900
1t is safe to suppose that one-third o.
the population is made up of those
who do not drink at all, viz: children
and abstainers, male and female; this
would make, according to the Journa
statement, less than two hundred oc
casional excessive drinkers. The DO
lice reports, however, show that o
10000 arrests made in one year il
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-04-29
Our Book Table.


LIFE OF THOMAS CHALMERs, DID. LID;
edited by Rev. James 0. Mohat; M A.
Professor of Latin, and Lecturer on His
tory in the College Of New Jersey.
This is an Interesting and valuable
work, and one greatly needed. The
life and writings Of DR.. Chalmers fill
a number Of large volumes, and few
have the means to purchase, and q
still less number the leisure to read
them. In this single volume of 485
pages, we have succint narrative Of
the life and labors Of this truly great
and good man, written in an attractive
style, and quite full and complete.
Many thousands will now have an op-
portunity Of knowing who DIR. Chal.
mers was, and what he was. This
book is published by Moore & An
derson, Cincinnati, and fully sustains
their enviable reputation as Publish
ers. 1t is printed on fine paper, with
clear and beautiful type, and neatly
bound. In all respects, it is equal to
the books Of a similar character pub
lished in the East. In examining this
work we feel proud Of our Western
workmen. ''
The POETRY OF THE VEGETABLE WORLD; a
popular exposition Of the Science of Bot
any, and its relations to Man.
Such is the title ofa work just is
sued from the press of Moore, Ander-
son, d Co., of this city. 1t is from
the pen Of Professor ScHLEIDEN,
distinguished botanist of Jena, and is
edited by AlphonsO Wood, M. A., Of
College HiU, extensively and favorably
known as the Author Of a Glass Book
of Botany.
The book before us is highly inter-
esting and instructive, and its accom-
| plished author has clothed his thoughts
| in beautiful and attractive language.
A more delightful work could not be
| placed in the hands of the student or
the general reader. Its tendencies
are to improve, elevate and refne-to
Il fill us with admiration of the beauties
of nature, and lead us to adore Him
who formed this world, and scattered
sweet flowers over its fairest parts.
This work displays great ability in
| its author, and an intimate acquain-
tance with the subject of which he so
successfully treats. We heartily COM
mend it to our readers. So far as the
mechanical execution Of the work is
concerned, it fully sustains us in what
we have said above.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-04-29
Grand Worthy Patriarch Cummings

NAoAO IVA VII A"OA4OA VA SNAAAAAAAo %
The brethren in Ohio will learn
with sincere regret that their official
leader continues in a very bad state
of health. He attended the session
of the Grand Division at Springfield,
but was unable to preside. His dis
ease is pulmonary, and his wan cheek
indicated that his affliction is of a
serious nature. Bro Cummings ap-
preciates the dangers Of his situation,
and while he earnestly desires to live
to do battle in the good cause, he re-
signs himself calmly to the will OF
God.
We hope that his life Of usefulness
may long be continued. id
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-04-29
More Victories.


Bro. j. III. KAUkE, Of Wooster, o.,
informs us that their borough election
resulted in the election Of the entire
temperance ticket, by a majority Of
So. One other township in his
(Wayne) county where the issue was
temperance vs. whisky, the result was
14O to 6 in favor Of temperance
The writer says the friends Of the
cause feel encouraged, and warranted
in saying that Wayne county will
send a Maine Law man TO our next le-
gislature. From many other portions
of the State we have the same glad
tidings. Send in your official returns,
brethren, that our friends all over the
State may be renewed in their faith
and energy. Let us have the figures,
that we may kn2w our strength.
In Plattsville township, Vinton Co.,
O., the temperance candidates for
Trustees have been elected. "
The following letter is from one Of
the most reliable temperance men in
Medina county.
BRo. CLARK:--I notice in the Or
gan that the temperance men of Lock-
land have achieved victory in their
Charter election. All right, but is
that all in Southern Ohio4
Why, up here as far as heard from
the rummies are "no where" Listen
to the reports.
Ravenna, 15O majority for the tenn
perance ticket.
Akron, 45 majority on the largest
vote ever polled in the village.
Norwalk, temperance triumphantly
victorious.
Mansfield, ditto.
Ashland, (where the womt. live,
only 40 rum votes.
Wooster, full temperance team
elected, Notwithstanding the croakings
of the little sucker Of the Wayne Co
Democrat, about Democracy, as
though that had anything to do with
whisky selling, which | as Locofocc
say God forbid.
Medina, l8O odd majority for F. D
Kimball, as a member of the Council
and H. Garfield, Mayor, the balanc'
OF the same stripe. So we 90 Vi
here in this Northern region.
/ This is but an inkling Of what w
will do this fall, and if the village
/ do thus, what will the rural district
not do? So look out for thunder b.
and by.
In all the villages above named
stringent ordinance against the traffic
/ is either enacted or in preparation
/ A very stringent one in Akron, ha
been sustained on certiorari by Judg
Humpreville, who has never bee
suspected of very great partiality to
wards The temperance reform. Thes
ordinances, are but the prelude to tn
! Maine Law cannonade, Whsch aOe az
TO haze aeGt aUinter
| Yours soberly,
WESTERN RESERVE.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-04-29

The BANNER TowNsHIP.-Thc In
diana State Journal says there were
ninety-nine votes given in Monroe
township, Morgan county, against Ii
cense, and not one for License.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-04-29

L1cENsE.-The Daily Indiana State
Sentinel says the indications are that
a large majority Of the townships in
the State voted "No License