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The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
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Published every Saturday Morning by
8af IT. e. C. II. MITCHELL.
A. the HERALD OFFICE, on Main Street,
opposite the National Hotel.

ADVERTISING, one square, of lo lines,
and more than shines, first insertion, three
dollars each subsequent insertion, one
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than three, first insertion, TWO uollars'
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one dollar and fifty cents. .t,
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Livery Stable, Yankee Jim's.
HORSES to let at all times, hay and
IL and grain to sell, also stabling for
horses and mules, near the Peoples store.
f"a #t'f3 tf9 ]. GAILY s. Co. I
sept 18 Inns Proprietors.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01
YANKEE JIM'S

Umpire Store, Yankee Jim's. Deal
~ ers in provisions, Miners Tools,
Wines and Liquors. Goods packed to
order. ttt sl1-2m
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

-ag Cartwright & Billiards.
Bowling saloon, Main street, Yankee
Jim's.-septlS Inns q"
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

We are gratifed to see the good feeling
Nobody appears down-hearted, nobody
seems to care. The loss has been com
paratively tri1ing, and all think that it is
better for the food to come now than IA
month or two later. The weak places
in the Levee have been ascertained, and
ere the mountain SHOWS melt in the spring
the city will be made perfectly secure.
BIZ Californian.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-01

y Stein, Eisner & Co.
TRY GOODS, clothing, boots and
- shoes, provisions, groceries, liquors,
crockery, cigars and all kinds of miners
tools, the largest assortment in town.
Main st. opposite the Golden Gate, Yam
kee Jim's.-sept Is I'm
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

WEATHER AND CROPS From the Montgomery
(Ala) Journal of the Goth ult
"The crops have suffered materially in this
ton early in the season by drought and rain, and
within the last few weeks the bottom and middle
crop, which mainly relied on, has been damaged
extensively by the worm and the rot, produced by
the continued wet weather."
From the Claiborne (Ala.) Southerner, of the Oath
ult:
"Another heavy rain descended on Monday after
noon. Worse and worse for planters. We shall
soon have full river but little cotton to freight the
steamers with
One fact is worthy Of notice with regard to the
short crop the planters Of this county are the
jory of them, out of debt and it makes little differ
ence in their appearance whether the crop is short
or full one.
From the insufficient crop this season. good prices
will be realized; if not early in the winter, may
expect them in the spring"
From the Camden (Ala) Republic, of the oath ult !:
1t has been for several days past remarkably dry
and cool Our planters are making hay while the sun
shines, being actively engaged in gathering their
crops; but from all we hear, suppose the worm
and caterpiller are equally active"
From the Clayton (Ala.) Banner, of the oath ult ::
Tho weather at this time is delightfully."- bracing
and evidently making a start for fall We have had
good deal of rain lately, and some of our planters
complain about the cotton sprouting and rotting
yet many will say, when you press down on them,
that they will make good crops"
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

A WORD ABOUT THE FAIR. Persons going to the
State Fair obtain, at any of the Stations the
Railroad return tickets but fthey fail to get tickets
they will have to pay the full price.
All goods intended for exhibition at the Fair will
be carried OYER the Railroad free special Train ain
such stock and other articles may be ready at the
different Stations, Saturday next We arc not
advised at what hour it will pass Warrenton, but pre-
sumo, by or before 10 o'clock
Persons carrying live stock to the Fair will be at
no expense for feed as the Committee will make pre-
paration for feeding all that may come.
Finally, let every body 60 to the Fair that can pos
sby make it convenient, and even if it is little in
convenient stretch point and 60 anyhow.
Warrent0n Ne,cs
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19
nins September

We have not encountered any thing better than
the following vindication of friend from western
editor, since the eulogy pronounced upon Mr. Thom-
as Higgins and Gen. Washington, by member of
the legislature of Florida. The friend in question
known Mr. Thomas for twelve years Our acquain-
tancc commenced with the great storm which blew
down grandfather's barn. At that time he was
young man in the prime of life, and we think rails
ed the best marrow-fat peas we ever cat. He was
good mathematician, kind to the peor, and troubled
with fits. In all the relations Of husband, father
uncle, and trustee of common lands he has follow
ed the direct standard of duty. Mr. Thomas is at
this time forty three years of age slightly marked
with the smallpox, estimable citizen, church
member, and man of known integrity, for ten
years. As to sheep-stealing, that he would have
done it if he could get opportunity, is without
foundation in point of fact Mr. Thomas could have
stolen our leadpenc several times, but he did mt do
it" Knick.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

Heavy ROBBERY. We regret to learn that the Ex-
change Bank has just sustained loss of $14 900 or
thereabouts. The circumstances, as are informed,
are substantially these. On Monday evening Mr.
Henry Davis, this city, requested by the Bank
here to take charge of valise or carpet-bag con-
tanning the money, and deliver it to the Bank in
Richmond, as he was going over there. He agreed
to do So and the vase bag placed in his hands,
Mr.. Davis having some ladies under his escort pro-
ceeded to the depot in Pocahontas with the vase in
his hand. Upon his arrival at the cars, he put in
the hands of negro boy who offered to hold it for
him until he could seat the ladies. Having seated
thcm he returned for the vaise and to his astonish
ment could see hear nothing of the boy, nor has
he, as far We know, been seen or heard of up to
this time. The money, we understand was not the
property of the Bank of this city, but in tras
t., from the Clarksville to the Richmond Bank.
Pet Intelligencer.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

HORRIBLE TRAGEDY. On Saturday evening, the Sd
utmo., there happened, at place called the -Four
mile Spring" about four miles from Shreveport,
terrible affair." in which two lost their lives The
parties were Sydney Kcrley, who resided at the
Springs, and Thomas Givens, drover from Texas.
The circumstances, we gather from the testimony
given on the occasion, were follows: Mr.. Kerley
kept house of entertainment and Mr.. Givens reach
ed there few days previous with drove of cattle
consisting of about twenty head. On Saturday they
had settlement and Givens was about to leave, but
being intoxicated abruptly inquired of Kerley if he
would swear that he had been there five days. Kcr-
ley told him to leave the house. and take his cattle
with him, and he would make him present of the
BILL if he were not satisfied Givcns swore that he
would not stand such an insult. Kerley took down
his shot gun and informed Gvens that he repeated
what he said he would shoot him. Givens placed his
hand on his revolver and deliberately repeated the Of
fence Kerley discharged his gun instantly the con-
tents entering the chest, woundng the stomach, lv
er, and heart. But Notwithstanding the dreadful
character of the wounds he advanced two steps and
discharged his revolver three times at Kerey, two
shot only taking effect in the arm and the other
in the abdomen three inches below the naval. Both
parties fell Givcns lived about twenty minutes and
Kcrlcy about two hours and half
Shrereport Democrat.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

EASTERN SURVEY. Mr.. James C. Turner, the En-
gineer in charge of the work the Second Division
of the North Carolina Railroad has been appointed
by Maj Gwynn to conduct the survey for the exten-
sion of the Road from Goldsborough to Beaufort
Mr. Turner left this place for Godsborough on We'd
nesday of last week, to enter upon the work He is
gentleman of great practical skill in his profession
and has the energy requisite to push the survey for
ward to speedy completion. We believe the ap-
pointment to be an excellent one and if faithful
execution of the work will give satisfaction to all in
terested, VIC have the utmost confidence that there
will be no room for complaint
Hillsborough Recorder.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19
'NunBER se4.
4 SEA song.


Away awsyi our parent land
Is sinking on our lee, s>Sssl +
No more BY gentle rephyrs famed. -. -
Our ship bounds over the sea- = -
Away away she boundeth fast, i -
Wild winds around her rave, :, -.
She scorns to bow before the blast, = - 80.
She spurns the coming wave- So
CHoRCs-Then here's TO those we leave, and SoSe
Dear let thy memory be, -
L3r What though 10 other climes We rotes
With Them our hearts shall be. -
Away away l the birds forsaks
Their own familiar tree, sess4aassss. = : - = = 2
And boldly leave their native braks, =. -
To alone and free = - - -
Then why should hardy spirits care. -. - y.
p To leave homes summer bowers, - -
They would not be 70 DEAR il thers -
We spent all iife's dull hours- -
-ssesSe-s5 Then hsrs's, -. $ - -
Away away the sailors path 8 - -
Ii over changing seas, s.,s'ss-.s = Szz,S
Alike to us the tempest's wrath, - - y -
The music of the breeze, > $3.50 - - - -
For what heed we, though howls tn; gale, =
Along the frowning SKY, > =. = - -
In haste We reef each shIvering sail, - q . -
Then on again we fly. -. s -
= Then hsrs's Be.
Away awayl If we have not - - - -
Soft ease, rich banquets here, s -
Strong hands and freedom bless our lot, -
And hearts that knew no fear.
Oh dear is this our ocean home, -
Long may we ride the wave, 80 =
Glad II ut last beneath its foam, ---s-s
We find sailors grave: -
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

Mr.. Wood, late governor of Ohio, on his way to
Valparaiso, touched at Jamaica, and formed rather
unavorabe opinion of the effects of the abolition
of slavery that island. He says
"We saw many plantations, the buildings dilapida-
ted fields of sugarcane halfworked, and apparently
poor and nothing but that which will grow without
the labor of man, appeared uxuriant and fourishing
The island itself is Of great fertility and of the
best of the Antilles but all the large estates upon it
fast going to ruin In the harbor were not doz.
en- ships af all nations; no business was doing, and
everything you heard spoken was in the language OF
complaint. Since the blacks have been liberated,
they have become indolent, insolent, degraded and
lying naked about the streets, as filthy as the Hot
tentots, and believe, worsen
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

We saw the other day the plan Of Carolina City,
the embyro town on Beaufort Harbor. 1t is beauti-
fully and regularly laid off, with due regard to health,
comfort and convenience. The width of the streets
is to be 60 feet and the blocks each to be 800
feet square. Public squares are to be reserved, and
planted with ornamental shade trees, &C. The whole
fronts on Beaufort Harbor with a water margin of
about two miles, On the other side of the City runs
Calico Creek, stream well adapted to Steam navi-
cation. See advertisement of sale of Lots on the
31st instant Fay. Carolinian,
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

Commander Ingraham, whose conduct at Smyrna
has attracted much attention. it is said entered the
Navy, as smidshipman, during the war of 1872,
when only nine years of age. His father was vol
unteer under Paul Jones; his uncle, captain in the
navy, was lost at sea in the U. S. ship Pickering |;
and his cousin, lieutenant was killed when 20
years of age. Com. Ingraham commanded the i'll
fated Somers in the blockade of Vera Cruz and pre-
vious to sailing the Mediterranean had charge Of
the Philadelphia Navy Yard. His eldest son is now
q midshipman at the Annapolis Naval School.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

LEGISLATIVE WISDOM. A member of the last Con-
ncctcut Legislature, from of the rural districts
not hundred miles from New London, who was less
remarkable for the profundity of his knowledge than
for the overweening confidence with which he ad-
vanced his opinions upon any and all subjects, was
once asked by fellow member of somewhat quiz
zical turn of mind what he deemed the proper pun
ishment for arson "Well, said he, with an air of
profound dcberation, 81 have thought on that SUBJ
ject good deal, and have come to the conclusion
that he should pay fine of re hundred dollars and
marry the girI !"
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

The Wilmington Herald gives quite a glowing
description of the improvement going on in Whining
ton this Fall. SIN the busy portion of the town"
says the Herald, "rents have advanced in some in
stances as high as one hundred per cent" This is
remarkable, and exhibits degree Of prosperity in
sister town which is highly gratifying. Our own
town of Fayetteville is also rapidly improving In
deed the whole country exhibits the unmistakeable
marks of progress rapid and unprecedented in the
history of the world Fay. Carolinian.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPH IN CALIFORNIA. Each sue
ccssive State whose verdict is rendered swells the
list of democratic triumphs. We had scarcely re-
corded the brilliant victory in Georgia when the ar
rival from California announced similar result there
1t is thus that State after State expresses its adher
ence to the united democratic cause, and responds
in terms of unmistakeable approval of the wise poll
cy of the administration. We gladly congratulate
our friends in the Pacific State upon their unshaken
devotion to democracy. Washington Union.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

limited number of advertisements will be taken for the
Weekly paper but deduction will be made any but
yearly will be inserted for oneourth
less than the regular charge.
Professional business Cards. not exceeding five lines,
will be inserted in either the Weekly Sem-Weekly fer
81 six months $40 for twelve months in both pa
pers for $40 for six months $l5 for twelve months.
~ The paper will be to advertisers for six months
or BY the year, free of Charge
Subscribers and others who may wish to send money
to the Editor do all times by mail and at his risk
Receipts for all sums will be promptly transmitted
Letters to the Editor must come free of postage.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

H The following is the reply to Marshal Wyn-
koop, of Eastern Pennsylvania, who sent word to
Washington that his deputies had been resisted in
the attempt to arrest fugitive-slave Mr.. McCel-
land does not appear to be much of +" feesoier" .:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Washington Oct. 4, 1858.
SIR Yours Of the Sd instant has been received,
and have telegraphed you to consult the district at
torney, employ counsel, if necessary, and use all
reasonable means for the enforcement of the law.
This department is determined that the fugtveslave
law shall, so far as depends upon it. be executed in
good fth and that the officers egtimately employed
in carving it into effect shall be sustained. They
need not fear any difficulty here so long they dis
charge their duties efficiently and faithfully.
I am, Sir, &C.,
Col. FRANCIS NJ. WySKooP Marshal Eastern District
Pennsylvania
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

ASHLAND. We see it stated that this beautiful
property belonged il early day to Daniel Boone,
whose fame is intimately associated with the history
OF Kentucky, and whose name is coupled with the
ture. Col Nathaniel Hart who fell at the battle of
the river Raisn afterwards purchased it. and subse
quently it descended to Mrs. Clay, whose maiden
name was Lucretia Hart
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

FLORIDA INDIANS. Gen. Hopkins, in recent let
ter to the Editor of the Jacksonville Republican,
computes the number of Indians in Florida to be
1000, and he estimates the warriors at about 247
strong In 1847 according to an estimate made by
Capt Casey, of the army there were 147 warriors in
the country. Indian boys of u years of age are
estimated as warriors. -t.aa
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

RECEPTION OF TIE HoS. d. II. BARRISGER. On
Saturday evening the Cubans in New York held
meeting for the purpose of taking into consideration
the acts of the Hon. D. NJ. Barrnger late Minister of
the United States at Madrid in favor of the Cuban
prisoners. 1t was resolved to present him and his
lady with o suitable testimonial.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

The HORSE Show AT SPRINGFIELD. Extensive prep
arations are in progress for the great National Horse
Show, which is to commence at Springfield, Mass,
bracing % acres Of level land, are enclosed with
fence ten feet high On ono side stalls for 800
horses; on the other seats for 4, 900 persons
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

LATER FROM HAVANA. The steamer Geo. Law ar
rived at New York on Saturday, with Havana dates
to the Sd inst The Island was quiet and healthy.
The trade of Havana was brisk, and freight vessels
were in demand. Sugar was in stealy demand, and
the stock decreased not much remaining in the
country. Whites, ordinary to mddling, 81 to n RI
ale; yellows to 81 browns st to 81; molasscs 2}
to 81 rails Coffee scarce at st to 81. .-.e-
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

The Deep River Copper Mine of North Carolina
is becoming productive. Already 40 barrels copper,
it is said have been sent forward and more the
way. The lode now working continues to look well,
and to produce large quantity of copper.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

A DUTcHAAN's ADVERTISEMENT. The following is
correct copy of public sale, which was posted up
at various public places in Adams county, Pa, which
was handed US for publication. 1t is said the sale
was largely attended, and that the land brought
very high price. Penn. paper.
pub Lick Sal for Liant
Koontainng 14O Acres of Liant that Liant Lase be-
tween Wites town and holly Nox at gcs es burger
roate that Liant Lace in Cum Der Liant Cointy in
Dickinson town Ship that Liant Chimes Jacob rich
wines Liant and Chimes William RACES Liant and
Chimes Woatcs Liant that Liant Lace ner at Myers
saw Mill good Water on that place Good Springs
that place Good Metto that Liant 25 Acres of Good
Metto crown on that Liant Good orget on that Liant
Good Summer Aples on that Liant and Good Winter
Aples on that Liant Good Cheres Good Peches Good
saw mill sect on that place sink that place will be
self in pieces one hathaway Cuikcn Stove to sale
2 worgen oxscn to sale
John Live baughs
nins September Liant
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19
RALEIGH, W NEsDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1858.

BREADsTUFrs IN EUROPE. By reference to the late
foreign arrivals it will be noticed that the advces
are of the most favorable character as regards the
European market for -four and grain. The high
prices ruling at the date of sailing of the previous
steamers had been fully maintained, if not slightly
increased This news will be hailed with satsfac-
ton by the agricultural portion of population,
as in consequence of it their production will meet
with ready sale at high figures. The recent great
advances which have taken place in the English
market for breadstufs is undoubtedly owing, in
great degree to deficiency in the crops of the south
of fEurope-in France particularly. In England also
the wheat crop has been much smaller than for
number of years past-the deficiency being estima-
ted by the Liverpool Courier equal to 25 per cent
The same paper states that between England and
France there is less wheat by 500 900 quarters
than there was last year. In Italy, the King of Ma
pies has prohibited the expectation of breadstuffs
and taken off the heavy duty on importation; and
the Pope has suspended such exports for the pres
ent from the ports on the Mediterranean and the
Adriatic Altogether, the prospect of large Euro
pean demand for American produce was never better
than the present. The extreme rates now paid in
Liverpool may be attributable in degree to the
prevalence of speculative feeling Still, if
this be the case, and this feeling should shortly
perience subsdence, it is generally thought that
comparatively high figures will be obtainable through
outthe entire fall This may not prove to be the casc
but it is unquestionably the most probable view that
can be taken of the subject.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

HoGs-THR CRoPs-PRIcks. We clip the follow
ing remarks from the Cincinnati Gazette of the sth:
ave have, in accordance with our custom, en-
deavored to obtain from the various parts of the
Western States reliable information with reference
to the crops and other matters connected with the
Agricultural interests of the country. From the ad
vices far received draw the following conclu-
sions: Wheat has proved fair average crop, both
regards quantity and quality and the stocks
in the country including the surplus from the pre-
vious years, are large and will prove equal to any
demand that is at all likely to be expected Oats in
this section were light, while in other places, espe-
cially farther west the crops were heavy. Taking
the whole West, the yield may be set down at two
thirds of an average crop. The yield of Barley was
heavy. Potatoes two thirds of a crop. Hay light
in Ohio Kentucky, and great portion of Indiana
and the surplus for export will be smaller than usual
Corn looks exceedingly well, and with favorable
fall the yield will be from full average to fourth
excess. In some places the yield per acre will be
below average, but in almost every section there
was an increased breadth of land planted. Of Hogs
the supply is fully oneourh greater than last year.
The quality is in some places better and in others
not good at this time last season, but taken al
together it may be regarded a fair average. Beef
Cattle are everywhere scarce, dear, and in demand
and there cannot in any event. be average sup
ply. Farmers are increasing their stock fast as
possible, but it will be three years before we may
expect the usual supply of Beeves"
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

The Rrss IN Flour. Flour which last year in
Boston could be bought for five, and five and half
and six dollars, now sells for eight and eight and
half dollars per bbl The stock is said to be unus-
ally light in chat city.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-19

STATE FAIR. The accommodations at the q Fair
dround" are complete, and ample provisions have.
'eeo made for the comfort Of all who may attend