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The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-15
StovalI. Cravens & Co.

StOVaII, OTuVeIlS q %.
DEOPLE,S STORE, Yankee Jims,
l. keep constantly on hand large and
well selected stock Of provisions, liquors,
and miners supplies in general. Miners
and others wishing to purchase are re-
spectfuly invited to call and examine for
themselves. Goods packed to order.
sept Is my
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-15

Livery Stable, Yankee Jim's.
HORSES to let at all times, hay and
Il IL and grain to sell, also stabling for
horses and mules, near the Peoples store.
j. GAILY & Co.
sept IS Inns Proprietors.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-15
BUSINESS CARDS.
III. O. RyersOm,
A TTORNEY AND COUNoELLOr n n
N at Law, Auburn, Placer co. lslltf

Phillip w. Thomas,
TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR r
N Ar LAW, Auburn, Placer 90. sll
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-15

ADVERTISING, one square, OF lo llhcs,
ond more than lines, first insertion, three
dollars each subsequent insertion, one
dollar and fifty cents.
For half square of five lines or more
than three, first insertion, two dollars;
earh subsequent insertion, one dollar.
For ttree lines or less, first insertion,
one dollar and fifty cents.
Legal advertisements VIII be charged
three dollars per square tor each insertloh.
The weekly Placer herald., 1853-01-15
Stein. Eisner s. Co.

Stein, Eisner & Co.
nRY 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 1S I'm
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

10 maintain Turkey as she Is against Ru' STA. -
| This attempt must sooner or later result III
handing over Turkey 10 her powerful enemy
unless il be determined TO wage an ilnploca
| bic war agains Russia, burn her smps. her
naval depots. and excite against her the Cir.
cassians. the Pefsians, and the Poles Now
To burn The Russian fleet. is II wise and pru-
dent step foi F,ance. who would thus aid IN
destroying the only ally she could rely upon to
couutrrpoise the naval power of Englandl-
Would II mol be repeating The fault committed
at Navarinol To excite Poland To revolt.
would not that excite Hungary and lialy. and
throw Austria and Prussia on the side of Rus
sia, to whom they already visbly inclinei-
Would II not, in a word infsme the revolu.
tionary spark. which the Empire undertook
10 exiingushf Such are The embarrassments
attending the frsf alternative.
The second which France might have A.
dopted il she had continued a republic was
by means Of the ruins OF the Turkish Empire
70 deliver Poland, Hungary and Italy from Rus
STA and Ausiria--or rase against these powers
revolted Europe. To compound with Russia,
and surrender the East 10 II, or force il and its
satellites back upon the ices Of the North
Such vas the policy open TO Repubi,can
France.
Moaarchial France, however, has but one
political course Il that is a alliance with Russia
Il is only 10 that alliance that Russia " i'll some
day be indebted for Consfauilnople, and mon.
a,chial France for the boundary of The Rhine
Both these powers need each Others assistance
TO reach these desired communications. Uni
ted they would be rcsstibe Divided, they
neu,ralize each other and effect nothing
"Itis probable that Louis Napoleon and the
Emperor Nicholas are equally conscious of
This unity IN the desrinies OF their Empires
Bur at The same time, 'hut the Car covets
Turkey, he holds himself up rs the protector
of leeillmsts and the enemy of rovolutionsts.
Now, The Emperor Of the French is in his
eyes only crowned revo ,utionist 1t is on
this account, that while he recognizes him as
a brother, he is unwilling to have him es an
ally. Sentiment in this way thwarts interest
This is the reason TINT Russia and Imperial
France friends-are at present enc
mes-and that England and France, natural
cnemies-are now united in bonds of friend.
ship. But this alliance with England, instead
OF being shield for France, has been, and
will be for "A long time restraint upon her.
II 1t permits her 10 protect the interests OF
others, II prevents her from advancing her own
interests"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

DREADFUL EFFECTS OF THE HEAT AT n
YoRK.-Since the thunder storm, which occur
red on Monday mig hit last. the weather in New
York has been excessively ho;. On Tuesday,
the mercury ranged from so to IS deg.
during nine hours. On Wednesday, the heat
Increased TO 90 deg, and did not fall below so
deg for fifteen hours. On Thursday, the n er
curry rose to 81 deg. and the average tempera-
ture indicated by the thermometer, for ffieer
hours, was sc 4 deg. On Friday, at o
clock. A. NJ, the mercury stood at 50 deg.
Mt 3, i. NJ, it reached 90 deg, and at 9.P.M.,
it had no, fallen below SO deg To-day. (Sat.
urday,) the heat is no less intense than it was
on Friday. The sky is unclouded, and the
sun shines with "hercest raw At IL l.2 o..
clock. the thermometer at Pixies in Broadway
Indicated temperature OF 6 deg in the shade
The books of The Corouers office present a
terrible record of deaths from sun strokes.
Thirty fatal cases were reported up to o.
clock on Friday afternoon, and grea, mum
Der of persons were seriously indisposed by
the heat The effect upon the poor horses
doomed to the drudgery of dragging the ON
uibus"s and railcars, is equally fatal mum
Der of these unfortunate animals fell dead YES
terday, and many were appreciated for labor
To udd to the misfortunes of tn, horses dn.
ring this hot weather, all the public vehicle,
are crowded more than usual. every body who
Can ride being too warm and TOO indoent I,
walk Cam Adrertiscr.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

SUPPLY OF GUANo.-An immense deposite
of Guano has been discovered in the Indian
Ocean, between Mamilius and Calcutta. 1t
has been analysed by Professor Anderson, of
Glasgow. aud Is now also in the hands of Pro
fessor Way, of London, for analysis Four
kinds of il have been brought to England two
OF which are of Superior quality, resembling
the guano of Saldanah Bay: the other two are
comparatively Inferior:
The dscoverer relates that, being becalmed
off an island, he sent his boats ashore for wa
ter. They returned without it, but told what
| they had found. The captain visited it him
self and having made several voyages for gu
ano To Ichaboe, he at once pronounced the sub
stance with which The Island is covered to be
euano. Having traversed the island in vari
Gus directions, he found guano everywhere :
lis greatest depth, however in the caverns and
crevaces of the rock. He secured SAMPLES
and brought them home. The samples hav.
ing been taken from near the surface, the DUAL
ny is supposed to be inferior TO hat NAV be
found beneath, as it is injured by the action oil
The weather The deposit is reported to be
immense, the island being twenty miles long by
seven broad. and thus 10 times the size of Ich-
aboe. There are no strong ocean currents
near the island, and it is said that convenient
loading stages can Re erected with great lacili
~, in the creeks and bays along It's COASTS
Steps are being taken to make the guano avail
able to the British farmer
This discovery shows what may be reasona
bly, anticipated from search in other quar-
ters, and especially off the rainless coast of Pc
ru. This is the true way to break down the
monopoly OF Peru, and to secure for the agri
cultuist abundant and cheap supplies of qua
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

A penny at five per cent simple interest,
for eighteen hundred years, amounts to seven
sh'Iliogs and seven pence half penny, but at
compound interest II would be a larger sum
than could be contained in six hundred mill.
ions OF globes, each equal to the earth in mag
rirudc. and all of solid gold.- Gregory's Die.
hoRary.
This seems apochryphal, but it is undoubt.
edly true. If any one doubts it, let them put
out penny at interest and see if, in the time
specified, they would not be SO rich that AS
tor and the Rothschids would be beggars in
parison- Erchange.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

A faithful body servant ofthe late Vice Pres
idenl King is now living in Washington. He
was emancipated by Mr.. King, who also gave
him $4,000 in money, end his gold watch. for
the faithful manner in which he served him.
Mrs SrowE might weave this little incident
in her next edition of Uncle Toms Calm
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

PAN s." AMY black boy G LES runaway
IL on Saturday night 18th inst. He is well SHOWN j.;
this place, is about Is years old. five feet f, inches
high good counenancc, tolerable dark is inclined m
.toop in wal ing and is a little bow-egged His cloth.
ing Is brown linen nts, cotton shirt and chin ar rnan
lathe may change these he has many acouaintnnce
IN this place viii give reward of $40 md nav nh
reasonable expenses,f take out of this country onI
secured SO that get him; or S. ftaken in the coun,v
aug locus AMBROSE PAGE
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18
L'EMALE schoolin Lymcaburg-

L X. b TOWNLEY design, ON the lst September,
(next month"; opening School, in this city, fr Cir
At first complete English course, and the e mfs
and usef q. branches of Mathematics, will be tausa
As the patronage ol the school advances other branches
will be added To the course namely: the Latin language
the French language, Music. &c.
The terms per session of five months will be for tae
first class, SIS, and for the second class. $40
Ey ~ effort will be used render til school pena
nenty OF the first standing Mrs. T. would be peosaI
TO get several girls members If her school ii oh
schools boarders. The of board shall be Ifa'
sonable.
LOCATlON-AIr. Cary's house near the lower end
OF Church street, now occupied MIR. Featherstgn'
nug l3 DC wifi
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

FLFET OF FREioHT BOATS Navigation on
the Canal was opened in the carly part Of the
week. The necessary repairs could not have
oeen done at a more suitable time, yet the large
number Of clarances from Richmond shows that
heavy shipment up have accumulated during
the time of suspension. On the evening and
nightof Tuesday ,aboutlwcnry five freight boats
would have arrived at our wharves had it
mt been for Instructions Of sand bars
thrown across The channel Tuesday evening
by the heavy rains. Wednesday morning a
long line of boats, stretching from just below
percival's bridge to Dukes mill, were quietly
at anchor. the first having run on a sand bar.
Proper steps were taken to remove it, but III
the mean time many of our business houses,
anxious to be in possession Of their goods and
consignmenrs, used the only alternative days,
10 bring them mp. Among the freight is large
quantity of iron for the Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

Pacific railroad Unclc Sans locomotives
fi,bien them good deal, and there is no
I'm al amount Of prancins and boiling; but
they will have to stand II. Can't the E"41' i,
rey invent some plausiblequetns foi us own and
other tender democratic eonsciences7 Score.
tary Davis has had considerable experience IN
that way, and would no doubt lend his assist
snee. If asked -PiedmoRt Wig.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

The premium of $4,000 for the best rrea
Use ON the Pacific Railroad, off red some
months since by a Mr.. Fitch, is said to be a
bona fde offel, and the San Francisco Evening
Journal states that Mr.. Fitch is entirely re
sponsible
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

in full bot learn Tredwny's majority in Frank
lin is about $50 Gimer's majority in Pit.
sylvania will exceed thai. leaving Patrick and
Henry To hear from. which have doubtless
given Gimer majority.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

Two free negroes, a man and woman
were lung at CuIpeper CT. House, On Friday
last, for the murder OF r. Gaines of that coun
ty, in May last. They both had previously
confessed heir quilt
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

1t is quite amusing to witness the pulling
and coaxng of the Uaion in It's ATTEMPT 10
drive the Virginia team Of democrats up to the
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18
FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.
Election Returns. fond Go

We have received the following returns from
the special election on Monday lasl. in the
fourth judicial Circuit
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18
ls H. M d v Al

"a s,,,,., "r s, "e,n n' r s.. "a
'sNflE subscriber begs leave respectfully to inform u
friends and the public generally, hat he has feno
ed his Saddle and Harness Store four doors beo" his "
stand to the building recently tilted up by him and ~
medintey opposite the Merchants Bank of Va. "Oeg
lie will continue to manufacture all articles in his Inc "
HE best material and workmanship He has on manu-,
and will continue to keep large and varied ussorf
oi 3 tdles, Harness, Brides. Martngae, Trunks ''
zeal and plain SaddIeBags, Whips, Spurs, D'al's' arr
Harness Collars together with every thing that Is 10
found IN an estabshment of thar kind. He iatte''g.
sell that by long experience in the business ewIiOe
abled to give entire satisfaction. Repairing done Te
n'atness, durability snd dispatch Old saddles "a,
In exchange for new Don't FORGET to call At the s,
he Prancing Pony. GEO. b. THURMAN
ie . }-dSc2mif
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

CHANGE OF EDroRs-Mr. A. w. MeCor
mick has retired from the Parkersburg News,
which will hereafter be conducted by his late
partner, Mr.. c. Roads We doubt not thai the
News will be conducted v ith Irs usual spiiit
and usefulness.
Mr. John G. Bowycr has transferred the
Alexandria age" 10 Mr.. John p Bentley,
and the paper will be hereafter conducted
under lie new name of The "Standard," by
Mr.. Geo. l. Gordon as editor. MIR G.. is said
10 be gentleman of fine talents and good
writer.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

of The company, We believe II would be very
difficult TO procure IN officer better qualified.
or at all times more rcady TO discharge eve.
ny duty pertaining to his position.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

PITTsYLvANA County WIN. l. Panoll,
are announced as candidates for The seat in
the House of Delegates, made vacant by the
resignation of Geo. II. Gimer, esq.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

LYNcnBURG AND ABINGDON TELEGRAPH
CoMPANy.-At the annual meeting Of the
s'oc khol'iers in this company held at their of
fee in this city yesterday, DIR. VIM S Nor
ris. was elected President and superintendent
oil the line-and Messrs John NJ. Speed Jno
vi5 were elected directors for the ensuing wear.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

A RAY FROM SIR John FRANKL1N.-Infor
nation has oeen received by the Russian Gov.
ernmen. that several of what were called glass
balls, probably bottles, have been found at he
mouth Of the river Obi, which falls into the
Arctic Basin at the seventeen parallel Of East
longitude. This locality is " here such articles
would be found, ifthey had been thrown from
FranElins ship,ln case they had attained high
Northern latitude The British Government
has requested that some of the balls be trans
milred 10 the Foreign Office.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

l INSURANCE can be effected in these companies UP
Il on as fair terms as in any others OF equal rcspons
bili'y, by application 20
=. D. CHRISTIAN, Ag't. Lynclbug
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18
FOR TIL; SOsTTu

80 29
CHANGE OF DAYS FOR LEAVING LyNcL11sa
ON and after this d ", the T. s Mail Coa.I' No.
" Vile Va, Glecnsboroueh, n c., i.b.,. Dan,
Charlotte, where il with the Son,l Jury and
Rail-road TO Columbia. 5. c.. aud Augusta r. Ga'o''a
leave Lynehbgrg ever, Sunday Tuesday and T@r 9
Road except the morning of lea wing Lyncbl' Oh ,hs
Coaches and teams are all good and occommad,ss. ID"
genilcmnnly drivers. FLAGG' Ing e ~, AM
p. S.-for seats or Information apply a, o,,r a
the Warwick House, lynchburg. - 7''oea at
aug l7-dlm
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

ATTEMPT TO DESTROY LIFE ON THE BAL
TIunRg AND ONO RAILROAD The following
il dispatch from Wheeling date d Saturday
Iu the account of throwing off the tram on The
Baltimore and OHIO railroad on Thursday
nj hit last, it vas stated that ohands, who had
l,een discharged from the strvice OF The COM
pany. were suspected OF having deranged the
switch TO be revonged on the company. The
train was thrown of. but fortunately no one
was injured. The following shows that the
most POSITIVE testimony is given against the
demon OF man who deranged the switch
man uamed Martin Malvey. lately in The
employ OF the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
company, ~as arrested at Cameron, near
Wheeling this morning upon the awful charge
of desgnedIy throwing the passenger train OF
Cars off the track by unlocking and mlsplacng
a sv Itch on Thursday last, near thai place
Mr.. Boga an intelligent farmer oil The neigh
borhood, teslifes that at about an hour previous
to lhe arrival Of the train from Baltimore, on
the day of the accident he was driving team
homeward, and as he reached the brow OF a
high hill that overlooks The track, he observed
Malyey to approach the switch and deliberate
ly take key from his pocket, unlock the ball
or lever, and leave it in that state. Supposing
him To he in the service Of the company. and
acting in obedience to orders, Mr.. Bogard said
nothing about his discovery, until after he
count Of Malyey's arrangement of It. The
prisoner was taken to Mounisville, on the Ohio
river, and safely lodged IN jail 10 await his trial
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

Charter Oak Life Insurance Company. Hartford, Cor
CAPITAL, 5000 600.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

OTICE.-rhe Valley Union Edoea,;a.
' of Virginia. viii h,d lis regular ann, 80 ey
at Botetour Springs, on Thur.dn, the Is, d. meeting
TENDER. A full attendance of the nenl.rs 81 Sep.
person or by proxy Is requested, as buine.. I'm b.
Importance will be Presented d great
By order Of the society
WM II. PLEASANTs
aug 17-cit Tor & p q,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

Miniature Almanac.

IL - Dr. ROhf. Early, having reformed to the
city, will be pleased those needing his
services at his oiice-head of Main st Get.
mug 9-dlm
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

EyALL suEPLEE.i, is53.-ADoLP!

ENALE SUPPEEE3, sSJ3.-ADOLPHUs
L MORRIS, Richmond, Va. begs 10 invite the ae.
ton of COUNTRY DEALERS to his STOCK OF
Books STA ionery and Piano. embracing the largest and
most general assortment to be found in any e,lab
lIshment South of New York. and will be sold upon
terms as liberal and accommodating.
a. M publishes many of the Standard Iugial Lar
Boohsand can furnish The gal profession with a Stun.
dard Law Books, including the Virginia and New loa
State Reports at the publishers forrest prices
School Teachers and the Trade supplied libea.
discount.
Worcester PianOs-A. MORRIS is sor A.
CONT for the sale of Worcesers celebrated PIANO
| FORTES. an would solicit an examination Of them
from those in want. Durability, sweetness of tone de.
icacy of touch and elegant work manship, accorded
them by the general judgment Is inferior to none
featured in this country Europe. They arc sold Win
full guarantee an warranted give satisfaction
the money returned.
~ Olders from the country will be promptly intend,
| cd to. aug 10 .lScls
EY Dnnvillc Register Saunton Sneclator, Lew.
burg Chronicle, Valley Wing Lexington Gozcne All
ingdon Virgnian Wythevlie Telegraph Roanoke Ben
con, Bedfo Sentinel and Jeler-onville Democrat, will
publish once erery other week four times and forward
| their accounts this ,,icc.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

Insurance Comp ny of the Valley, in Virginia
CAPITAL, 5000, 600
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18

STOEEN FROM MY STABLE. 30
~ near Cup MILL, Monroe county, on Sun. 49,
day Night, n large CLAY BANK HORSE, with eAL
back mlne and tail, left eve OUT, bare-oottd be-
hind. lie was traced "A point near this place. last
evening. II was Fincastle by Mr.. Lanrasernnd
others. The man who riding him, was of medium
height. fair complexion, lair hair, altogether gentle.
manly looking man, protested be han of hearing
will paya suitable reward TO the person who fn7s
the horse and puts the scoundre in Jail Address
JOHN II. McNuTT
aug lS-c5t' Gap Mil z. O., Va.
10 Richmond Wing copy time and send accoun,
to this cf}ce
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18
RICHARDSON d Co. fmpo,t,rsoo5 n,
II ers IN DRY GOODS, 90 MINI Sire, . t nea.'
MOND, Va. "l' H.
FALL TRADE, 1852.

S0iosmeH
w. B. HOPKINS Lexington, II. II FISvEY. Rich,
p. b. LAW, Danville, T. II. Booz RI; '''4
JSo. &. KENT, Montgomery. nm
BY the ship Constitution, ard the yarioos g.
from Liverpool we shall have this season choice G
Foreign Dry Goods, {"
Including the bandsomest and lntest style If IL.
DRESS GOODS, which, with purchases made eorjr
the most favorable terms in the Nor bern N' p'a
will give US large and general assortment of SonJ
Fancy Goods '''
We cordially invite the Merchants Of Vraipi, NJ.
Carolina AMI Tennessee to examine STOCK a.
pledge ourselves sell every article in our line =, una
lowest remunerative prices and ACCOMMODATING ,o
Also. the handsomest assortment, S nth Of the p.,
mac K yer. of Capeings, Rigs, Dooy.Mats. Ae r.
both Eng ish and American manufacture.
mug 17-d&c2w" RICHARDSON G m
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-08-18
INSURANCE AGENCY,

or the Protection Insurance Company, Hartford Gun,
CAPITAL, $500 900.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-14

A USTRAIIA.-T1IE srAUNCH, SAFE AND WE'LL.
~ found ship B0rHNiA, preparing to sail on the
10Th inst for Australia offers nducepens to families and
single persons intending to egratc such not to
be found in any other vessel The Bothnia Is the
ship being only three years and half old She is the
fastest saier n comparison Of her log book and those
of any Of tie ships advertised viii prove Her command
has trayersed the route OF his present voyage time and
again. and therefore has the advantage Of experience
1heaccommodations substantial and comfortable with.
out tie ummery of cold leaf and plush drapcry which
may impose the inexperienced She has plenty Of
room Light aud air which llcssentiak bon long and
TEDIOUS voyage Tho fare win be the best the market af
fords. Tho price - passage Is moderate. Apply on
hoagd, ~ lt 80, yNer crto !6AAC SMITH, iQl Wan
Et.tCt