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The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
WATER WORKS TO LEASE!

n HE Trustees Of the Bear River and Au.
l. burn Water and Mining Company are
prepared to receive proposals from respon.
sible parties to lease the various districts of
above works in Placer County for the next
twelve months, reserving to themselves the
right to accept or reject each offer respect
lvely.
For local particulars inquire of Chas H..
Rock well, Superintendent at Auburn; and
address Robert RODGERS. President Of the
Board, No. 1872 lay street. San Francisco
San francisco May 81, '54 jel0 4t
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
Bakers Ranch for Sale.

NHIS we'll known stand, situated "a
i upon "rHE DIVIDE" at the juno 4M ns
ton of the roads leading to Antoine, Ml....
Ell Dorado, Michigan Bluff, Humbug, Mug,
wannup, Iowa Till and Last chance Diggings,
together with the Toll Road to Michigan
Bluff is now offered for sale. To those desi-
rous of purchasing permanent mon
ey paying location this affords one of
the best opportunities in the countr and
will be sold upon reasonable terms by the
proprietors BONNETT X BAKER.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
LOST OR STOLEN!
* ReWard..--I.osto or stolen

XCh NcWarO. - I-UsI OF stUIeH
YNc from the ranch of the under TN
signed, one mile from Doty's Flat, on az
Doty's Ravine, on or about the 10th of May
= large Spanish Dun Horse, branded with the
Sutter brand GAS combined), with black
stripe down the back, black name and tail
and white stripe down his face, he also has
saddle scar on the wcthers. he above re-
ward will be paid for the delivery of the
horse nt the above ranch, or liberal reward
will be given if information is left that we
may obtain him. GOULD & BERRY.
Juse 10th, '54-n4O 81"
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
DIR. GUYSOTT'S
IMPROVED EXTRACT OF
Yellow Dock and SarSaparHla,

Yellow Dock and SarSaparl1la.
THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY GENUINE PRE-
PARATION FOR rHE PERMANENT CURE
or ON'UMPrlON AND DISEASE OF
THE LUNGS WHEN TrEY ARE SUP
POSED TO BE AFFECTED BY THE
FREE USE CT MEK, URY, IRON,
QUININE, &c
r EFT nil who wish to purge the blood from
IL impurities, and prepare the system to re
sst epldemics. resort to "Guysotts Extract
of Yellow Deck and Sarsaparilla,' which is
proving itself an antdote for many of the most
malignant diseases that flesh is heir to, and
they will never be Disappointed; for in this
remedy the public faith has never wavered-
never can wavcr; for it is founded on expe-
rience, just as their want of faith in other
and spurious compounds is founded on expe
rience They fly from mineral nostrums to
seek hope life and vigor from this purely
uegetable remedy however broken down in
health and spirlts-however loathsome to
himself and others let no one despair of re
covery; lei the pa atient only understand that
his hope Of physical restoration lies only in
''Guysott's Extract of Yellow Dock and Sar
sap rila," and pc, suade him. for his life's
sake to try it and we have no hesitation in
predicting his speedy restoration to health.
The Shaker prepared Yellow Dock and
the cred Honduras Sarsaparila," are the
invaluable remedial agents from which DR..
Guysott's improved Extract Of Yellow Dock
and Sarsaparlla is formed, and the Labora-
tory of DR.. Guysott has given us the virtues
of these roots in their perfection His pre-
paraton contains all the restorative proper
ties of the roots combined and concentrated
in their utmost strength and efficacy.
Experiments we're made in the manufacture
Of this medicine until it was found that it
could not be further improved.
Accordingly, we find it resorted to almost
universally in cases of Hepatc, Scorbutlc
and Cutaneous complaints for general pros
tration Of all the vital powers, and all those
tormenting diseases of the skin so trying the
patience and so injurious to health.
Sold by PARK s. Waite, "a Merchant ST.,
Sd door above Montgomery SAN FRANCIS
co, to whom oil orders must be addressed.
Also by R Il. NJ, DONALD, Wholesale Agent,
SACRAMENTO And by all the principal
Druggists throughout the State je3 3m
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
KEEP COOL!

nURING the warm and dusty weather what
~ is so refreshing as Bath! The Bathing
rooms at the New York Shaving Saloon hav
ing been lately enlarged and reftted, render
ing them light, airy and pleasant. are now
open for the convenience Of the public from
6, A. NJ till 9P VI.
The Hairdressing Department
still commands the unremitting attention of
the Proprietor grateful for past ia, ors
takes this method of returning his thanks to
his numerous patrons, with the assurance
that nothing shall be wanting on his part to
contribute to their comfort. &c.
WILLIAM STEVEN,
New York Shaving Saloon. Sign of the Nam
moth Pole. june1O
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17

lust Received superior article OF
y seamless hoss. for sale by
June If Fl. T. HOLMES.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
SIERRA NEVADA HOTEL.
MICHIGAN CITY.

70HE undersigned would respectfully inform
l. the public generally that they have taken
and will conduct the above esta blishment for
the future in manner satisfactory to all who
may favor them with their patronage. The
table will at all times be supplied with the
best that can he produced, and every atten
ton will be paid to the comfort of the travel
ing community. HARRY GRANT,
apr % 54-my VIM, INGRAM.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
Young America Wholesale
Segar and Tobacco Ware House,
Fire Proof Brick Building.
No. ~ j street, Sacram ehtO.
NEWBURG Il JACOBS,

TAKE pleasure in acquainting their old
l. friends and customers and especially in
forming City and Country Dealers that they
have splendidy re6tted their Fire proof
" arehouse, and have completed arrange
ments whereby they have received and will
be in constrnt receipt of the choicest brands of
Havana Segars and
Pure Virginia Chewing Tobacco,
which they are enabled and determined to
sell at wholesale for prices as low if not low
err, than they can be elsewhere purchased.
Call and be convinced before purchasing.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
&c. Hawthorne VS.. Jas.A. Smith
Justices Court, IOscnshap, No. 8.

Justices Court, Township, No. 8.
TT appearing to me that that the plaintiff in
l. the above entitled case has cause of action
against the defendant and that defendant has
departed from this State, hereby order that
publication of Summons be made in the Placer
Herald for term of three consecutive
months
Given under my hand at Auburn, this first
day of April 1854.
HlRAN R. HAWKINS, Justice.
Summons.
The People IF the Slate of California to
James A. SIN tn:
You are hereby summoned to appear before
me- at my office in Auburn. Placer county,
on the 9th day Of Julys a. d. 1854, at one
o'clock, p. IN to answer the complaint Of
!. c Hawthorne, wherein he prays judgment
for the sum of one hundred and six dollars,
in an action for amount due plaintiff for pro-
fessional services rendered and medicines fur
nished.
And axe notice ifyou fail so to appear and
answer, pla ntiff will take judgmentas ufore
said.
Given under my hand, this lst day of April
A. ID 1854.
H r. HAWKINS, J. p,
apS 3m Township No. 8.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17

NOTICE.
A IL outstanding and accepted County Or.
n from No. to No. S76 OF old issue, and
from No to No. 319 of new issue, inclusive,
will be paid on presentation.
e. q. SMITH,
Treasurer of Placer County.
Auburn, March 4th, 1854
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
To Smokers.

corner of our establishment has been set
apart for the sole purpose of Retail, where
.>mOkers will lind, at all times, the finest
favored and most excellent Seq RS in this city.
Sacramento, june II, '54-my
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
FOR SALE.
7 niOn Quartz COinpany.-- Eight

y six shares in this Comp my are now offer
ed for sale Their Quartz Ledge is situated
in Aurum City near the Mocosumne River,
and any information respecting terms aud
prospects can he obtained by addressing the
Undersigned Box No. "a Post Office, Dow
melville JAMES CULTON.
June II, '54-4t
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
The b. h. and A. W. and M. Co. J
vS
Geo w Holt

The b. R. and A. W. and M. Co. }
Geo. w. Holt
State of California, County of Placer, 8 8.
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the un-
dersigned from the affidavit OF J R Crandall
that the said defendant has departed from
this State, and that cause of action exists
against said defendant, it is ther fore ordered
on motion of Hale and Ryerson, Attorneys
for plaintiffs, that ser ice be made by publ
cation of summons in the Placer Herald, a
newspaper published in Auburn. in said
county, once a week for three months
HIR AN r. HAWKINS J 2
Summons.
The people of the State Of California:
George w Holt you are hereby sum
moned to appear before me at my office in
Auburn, Placer County, on the 10Th day OF
June a 1854 at 10 o'clock, a. m to an
swer the complaint of the Bear River and
Auburn Water and Mining Company wherein
they pray judgment against you for the sum
OF $273 so dollars, in an action for balance Of
book account 1923 so and one share of stock
in said Company, to witt share No. 1881
$3.50; and take notice, if you fail so to ap
pear and answer, Plaintiffs will take judg
ment as aforesaid.
Given under my hand this 18th day of
March, a. d. 1854. H. r. HAW KINS,
j. P. TIP. No. 3.
Auburn, March 1S, '54-3m
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17
The Old Stand still q head!
GEO. .NlLLMLNT

The Old Stand still ahead!
GEO. NlLLMLNT
WOUI respectfully into, m the people Of
w Auburn and vicinity that he is still doing
BUSINESS at the Old Stand on the same
liberal scale as Of old Possessing every fa.
cility for buying. that could be desired he
pledges himself to sell cheaper than can be
bought here or elsewhere Of like quality. Buy.
ing as he does, and being blessed with sub
stantial share Of the custom. he is bound
to sustain the above pledge.
Kept constantly ON hand large supply and
good assortment Of
GROCEklkS, PROVISIONS, GRAIN,
MINING AND FLUMlNG TOOLS. CIGARS.
EXTRA QUALITY OF LIQUORS,
COCKTAIL tIXINGS &C.
~ ball goods delivered free of charge.
GEO WILLMENT.
apr 22-n32 Iy
Auburn Fruit and Cigar Store.
FNHE subscriber having enlarged his -
l. stock OF goods, would inform the NEA
public generally that he will keep on Wv
hand well selected assortment OF the follow.
ing articles to-wit:
Prime Havana & American cigars. Of the.
most approved brands, every variety
ofchewing and smoking to obacco.
fresh and preserved fruits,
preserved meats in cans,
including Chickens,
turkeys.
oysters &c. strain
ed honey, confections..
ry, books and stationery,
playing cards, toys and fancy
articles of every description, All of
which he will sell as low for cash as can
be bought at any other store in the place.
Call and examine my stock before purchas.
ing elsewhere.
B.. GOODKlND.
Two doors below Wells, Fargo e. Co.'S Ex
press office.
Auburn, Decemb Der 3, 1858 If.
JAMES ANDERSON, Attorney and
q Counselor at Law, Auburn. Plo ce, countyr
California. april 80 n33my
DHILIP w. THOMAS, Attorney and
J. Counselor at Law, Auburn, CslifoYnia,
District Attorncyfor Placer County 1tf
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17

DHILIP w. THOMAS, Attorney and
i Counselor at Law. Auburn, Cslfornis,
District Attorncyfor Placer County 1tf
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-06-17

JAMES ANDERSON, Attorney and
d Counselor at Law Auburn. Pln ce, county,
California. apIil 80 n33my
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-03-29
HhC Militia.

The uniformed militia Of the State
of New York amount to l9, $40 men
thc enrolled uniformed militia to 293,.
437-making the militia force for the
year 1854, 3l3,3I3.
From this published statement it
world seem that an organization can
be kept up without the Inconvenience
and absurd ann"yan, cs of" petty mus
'crs " battalion drills" &c. sc. &C.
IN New York there is but one parade
year from which a payment Of one
dollar lnsl,rca cXcfnptii,n
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-03-29
The Nebraska ERilI.

This bill, which We sometime since
announced as having passed the Senate
OF the United States by majority of
81 to IA, has since been defeated in
the House, rs il is thought by some,
upon test cote, by lI0 to 05. We
are inclined however, to believe that
it was no test Uoic and will wait until it
is fairly and directly tried, before we
take it rs decided. The bill We be-.
IIeve may be, and perhaps will be lost
ny postponing it until it is killed by
delay or submcrsion into other consid-
erationS.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-03-29
Sudden D9aItl.

We were sorry TO learn Of The loss,
on Friday night last, of our friend and
fellow citizen, Capt. II. D. FnlEnsoS.
Ills cook, very valuable servant,
being apparently in good health and
without complaint. having dropped in
his yard while proceeding from the
milk pen, where she had been milking.
and before medical aid could be OBJ
tanned died ola fit Of aprplcxy. This
is now the third very Sudden death of
negroes which has taken place in our
village within the last four months.
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NOOlOGiC;,I.

a new specimen Of The genus Porcupinc
has been found in California. It's length
is about two and a half feet, and quite
bulky, covered with short. stout pncs
near three inches in length, and more
,l'ickly co'nningled with the these is lon
ger, pointed and flexible arrnalure of the
same character. The skin is Of Il reddish
brown, and covered scantily with long,
coarse, black hair; the tail is about ten
inches in length, thick, and containing
plentiful supply of the firm quilts, Which
cover the body.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-03-29
Columbia and Hamburg gsail
Road

The friends Of the road in Columbia and
adjoining sections, arc making carncs,
preparations for the commencement of tho
work. Mr.. JAMEE G.. GlBDEs has hecn
selected by the town council of Columbia
to make survey of tho dllcrcn, routes and
report upon the best. 1t is not iuproba
bic that should this railroad he completed
at an early day, the road from, the Camden
Junction and Wilmington and Manchester
Railroad direct TO Hamburg, will no, be
built, though we have card no expression
OF opinion from the movements in the
measure.
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SHOCKING MunDEn.--1hc Raleigh
Star says: We learn that shocI;ino
murder was committed in Chapel Hill
on Saturday night last, by j. Brock.
well, upon the person OF Mr.. James
Davis. Brockwcll, we learn, went to
Mr.. Davis and used some very often.
s've language, whcrcupon Mrs. Davis
tod him he must 60 away--B. refused,
but continued his offensive language;
Mr.. Davis then took him by the arm,
and told him he must leave there;
wiIercupon Brockwcll drew his knife
and inflicted several stabs upon Mr.
Davis, killing him almost instantly"
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-03-29

The Court for Sumter District com.
mences on Monday the 10th of April.
Ills Honor Judge WlrIEns prcsides.
saturday last was return day, and We
ind that four hundred and ninety nine
cases have been dockctcd. Consider
ing the hard times and the high prices
PAD for every thing and The large
number of cases returned in the adioin.
ing Districts, we can but regard this
return ms an indication of the sound
condition and well to do Of old Sumter
and congratulate our patrons and
friends upon this evidence Of their
growing prosperity.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-03-29

F'nlcy NJ. McCorklc,
vs.; Bill for par,i-
G. Henry Black and wife ,ien, &c.
and others.
In pursuance Of dccrclal order OF Tho
Court OF Equity in This ease, will Offer
for sale at Marion Court House. ON The
first Monday in May nest, HE following
valuable tracts OF land:
!. Tract Of land situated IN Doriin,o,
District, near the boundary Of the Districts
OF Marion and Darng'on. and within Two
miles ~ The Wilmington and Manchester
Na'Iroad. containing fourteen hundred and
ninc acres, on which the late Mrs. VI. A,
McCicaaghan resided. On the premises
arc Tine mansion house. with ornament.
cd grounds. out buildings cir houses and
! negro houses. The land IN this tract is
III hiTh state OF cultivation, and lo-atcI
III nctylborhool of wealth and fine soc;c.
iy. There is also on The pren,;Scs store
house, considered fine stand Tor business.
Appraised AT eight dollars per acre.
:. a tract Of land commonly called the
Brown tract, adjacent to the first named
situated III Marion District, containing
thirteen hundred and twcn,v-six acres
On thus tract arc an overscer's house, u,n
house and negro houses. Appraised at
eight dollars per acre.
8. "A tract of land adjacent TO the last
two tracts, lying in Marion District, known
as tf'c Thompson tract, containing three
hundred and fifteen acres. Appraised at
ten dollars per acre.
H. tract oi land adjoining the Thonp-
son tract, known as the Jones tract. con.
tanning twenty-five acres Appraised at
ten dollars per acre.
d. The Woodrow tract of land, contain.
ing tour hundred and sixteen acres, stu.
a'ed IN Marion District. Appraised a,
four collars per. acre.
q and 7. The Mill trac, Of land, to be
So" III two tracts, situated in Marion Dis
lrIct, on the south west side On Great Pee
Oee river, near Burch's Ferry, containing
three thousand eight hundred and thirty.
nine acres On the tract arc q fine steam
Mill. dwelling house and negro ,.nuses.-
The lands OF this tract arc well adapted 10
The cultivation oi cotton, corn, etc, contain
qunriry OF valuable timber, and being
situated within short distance OF the Pee
Dee, and ab"undng IN a growth of pine
trees, may be considerably enhanced in
value by the formation Of d .urpentne plan.
tatn3 Appraised at our dollars per acre.
l'la,s containing description of the
lands will be exhibited on the day of sale,
and may be seen before on application at
the Conn'ss oner's office.
Terms of sale: The lands will not be
sold fer less than the appraised value. If
greater price than the appraiscment is
offered, they will be sold on those terms.
Expenses OF sale cash--!or the balance Il
credit OF one, two, three, four and f> G
years; interest from The day of sale, and
payable annually.
Purchasers 10 give bond, with two or
more approved personal suriics, and a
mortgage of tho premises TO secure the
purchase money, and 10 pay fer the noces.
sary papers.
c. p. EVANS, Com'r.
Marion 6. ii, March 70, 1854. 22-a'.
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A Fair.

We have been informed that the
Methodist denomination, in and around
this place, propose holding a fair dur
ing the second week of Court, the pro.
cccds Of which is to be devoted to
benevolent purposes. We suppose
due information of the time and place
will he given, and We hope all will favor
the enterprise.
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For the lS.,lrlrr.

MEssEs. EnlroRs: ALLOW an old
citizen to congratulate the people Of
Clarcmont Election District on the
bright array of names for Senatorial
and Representative hpnorS, st present
before them.
Nhcn such men as NELsoS. GREEN.
BLASDISG and WlrllEHsrooS. arc not
afraid o. having their high sense Of
honor and moral and political dignity
compromised, by permitting their hosts
OF friends, to bring them before the
people us candidates for the honor Of
representing them in the Legislature
of the State, it is evidence gratifying.
strong and conclusive, that public opin
ion is becoming properly adjusted on
this important snhIrct.
10 sccure our wonicd pos;tion
among our sister Districts of the State.
we must look to our men of talent,
ofrcal worth, and intrinsic merit--such
men we haye, sucl, men are now before
us. Let ns then, Mcssrs. Editors, cn.
treat our fellow citizens, To make sure
Of the services OF these, our o~n eoocl
men and hne, and Sumter Distric, will
be herself again. Il. j. c.
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For the Banner.
SALEM. March 9th is

'hti-h, MAX Gil ~'flU, 1904.
MEssRs. EDlToEs: 1t is to be hoped
that none of the candidates for the Sc.
nate or House Of Representatives to
represent this (CIarcmonD County in
the State Legislature, will answer any
questions upon political topics uutil
The canr0Ss .tnlly opCnS, which hereto.
fore has been about the first Of July.
This desire is expressed for the sim.
pie reason that we wish no side issues.
and desire no illnesses for the purpose
of individual advantages.
The issue in the coming election is
;''";":t of giving the rcoplc Mco' Consh.
"hionul and "AusrnAcr ::..lt Of vn
ting for Electors ofPrcsilcnl and Vice
President: and the PEOPLE intend no
Si1c issues shall divert them from test.
ing this question. o' advantage taken
of their (candilatcs) views upon mere
insignificant questions, for the purpose
OF filling the field perhaps with add.
tional aspiran,s. There is already
more before us than can possihiy Ito
the state good scrricc.
Pro Bono PUDLIco.
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I'TEEIS.
Tho Peruvian government has dc.
cl'ned TO throw the trade in guano open
to competition.

lho Peruvian government has dc.
clIned TO throw the trade in guano omen
to competition.
A. law has passed the California
Legislature making Sacramento the
capital of the State.
Young gentlemen who dress in itch,
pants and boh.tail coats, have received
the appclla,ion Of "SIanghais."
a countryman had his horse, cart,
and ~.fe, stolen from him, Il short time
since, i'll jacksonville, Florida. Tic
oilers 500 reward Tor their rccovcry
lhc receipts for the National Wash.
'hStoh Monument during February,
amount to S7,0ll III the expenditures
were 81 ,3S3,50. 1t is understood that
work on this patriotic memorial will
be resumed about the 18th inst.
It is stated that the Cuban au,hori.
TIES have apoloSiscd for the Blach
N"7'or affair, and offered ample com.
penSation, so that the matter will be
settled without the Intervention Of
Congress. Not likely.
The catalogue of the Jefferson Mel.
Ical College, Of Philadelphia for the
session which has just terminated
shows that there were present G27 stu.
dents.
The Governor Of Tennessee has
appointed delegates from every county
IN the State to attend the Commercial
Convention at Charleston.
From the Laurcnsvilic Ihyad Of
the 18th inst, we learn that Col. A. c..
Darlington, OF Ncwbcrry, has accepted
the nomination for Representative of
the fou'th Congressional District of
this State.
a fugitive slave was arrested near
Milwaukee on the llth inst, and put
III jail. An excited mob soon collect.
ed, broke open the Jail, rescued the ne.
gro, and hurried him of to Canada
lhc military was called out but ar.
rived after the fun was over. The
owner of the slave and his aids we're
arrested on Il Charge Of assault, and
battery.
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0u1tIeNeaI.

MARRlED.--At IioLkirk, near Cam.
den, on the evening Of "Wednesday the 18th
inst, by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Thos. i.
Davis. Col. BRowN MANNING, of Clarcn.
don, to MARY NJ. CANrEY, daughter of
Major John Can,cy, Of Camden.
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Notice,

iif subscribers are now receiving their
stock OF Spring and Summer goods, which have
been selected with great care. and cannot fril
10 gns satisfaction in style, quality, md prices.
our STOCK comprises all articles which the
wants and taste of the community dcmonI anJ
we solicit u call from our friends and The pub.
nc before calling elsewhere us We have MANY
new styles which cannct fail to please.
TINDAL, WATSON ef co.
Mar, %, 1854. 22 #
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We see it announced that Mr. JOIN
+. JUNE is no longer a candidate for
the office Of Sheriff Of Sumter District.
Circumstances of private nature and
i'll health are al!cdycd rs the reasons
of his dccination.