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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-12

Our city was quite dull during the last
week, many Of our citizens having gone to
lows City. and the usual flow Of emigration
being stayed by the cold weather. The
ice has been running in the river much to
the Inconvenience of travellers and for one
or two day. almost prevented the J Wilson
from making her usual trips. Hosever"old
winter" i. rather arbitrary and utR hac: his
way.
A large panther, measuring ten feet from
tip of nose 10 tip ofiail, was killed in tn
ton county. Ky.,a few dsys age By s. i.
Tsvlcr
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A NC ITO N s.

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| Er.k mes Theology, al Works
7, Iyeii,s Geology
Ewbant's H. drauiics and Mechanics
Niehoison's Mechanics Companion
The Practical Draughtsman
The Code OF Iowa &c DE-.
ALSO.
The following works fine Gilt Editions:
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Notice!

Not wishing 10 deceive m! friends and patrons,
" ould say,1 have child sick with the Vaerood II
remote part Of the house. Bust ess wilsb con-
Il II eth strict caution MRS. A. Meme H..
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STORE WANTED.

L>ROM the first OF January next good Store s1ab'.
IL for tue bry Goods business a note ad.ir-ssed /
f. II. B. u the ~ Claire House will meet with pronp
attention.
Dee l2th. I'll
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WHEAT!

TINE subscribers are now receiving Whea, 1t the
..Ecouomist Milis''ut East nay cnport, and ny inc
,hc highest ash prices.
HILDRETH & DtLLAM.
n,
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HE most correct description of the Alissis ppi
Bridge Cities, ever published. in panph ct form
ruitabe for mailing 10 Eastern friends. Price 10
cents, nj
No. : lie C'afs Is ock.
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CHANCES RARE

Z JOoTs and shoes at cost-whplesale and retail ny
A. y. MCDONALD.
Deesj
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1lcw Aabsrt,s smepts.
Envelopes.

ETTER PAPER on whichisa view Of the
first Bridge across the father Of waters. Station
or, ofeyery description and quality. at
No. : lie Claire Block.
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"a Barrels Green Apples in store and for sglg hs
Nv DALIfbl A. BRO.
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S. G.. Dawson & Go.
vvvOUID remind their old Customers that ihes are
w still Offering Boots, Shoes and Gators at The low
est priccs and Ladies', Gents Miss, Boys Childr'
can be supplied the shortest notice, with ever! ar
ticlc in the shoe department
MANUFACTURING.
We are now fully prepared to
make to Order
|aukpd.o Of Boots and Shoes for Gents g. Boys We
have now employ ed ofthe best worsme ~ me
CITY We will guarantee all the work thus made ~
be primei in quality.
Gents extr. f,ne Calf, Pegged or scwed Boots or
SHOES can be obtained Of on tho most satisiac-
tory terms.
We have on hand at the lowest prices for the first
quality of Goods.
Ladies fine Caters,
Ladies slippers 4 Boots,
Ladies Over Shoes, Gun Fur,
Gents fine Calf Boots.
Gents Heavy 4 Kip Boots.
Gents Caters Shoes,
Misses Shoes 4 Caters,
Boys Boots Shoes,
Chi!drans Shoes.
Call NJ the Boston Shoe Store dorcs north Of the
Post Onice. Brady ST. :. q DAWsoN. 90
Davenport. Dec. eth, 1854.
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GAME
CIDER & APPLES.

III r received lot OF superior Grab Cidsr an,
~ Jcnetsn Apples for silrhy
BURROWS \ PHEFTYMAN.
Dee : la5i-lm.
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 90. 1854.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14
State of California,
COUNTY Of Placer. sS

In the matter Of the petition of John
Echols, for the benefit of an act entitled
"An act for the re et of lnsOlvent Debt
ors and the protection of Creditors,"
passed May 9TH, 1852.
Whereas, an order has been issued by
the Judge of the District Court of the
18th Judicial District as follows, to-wit:
STATE OF CALIF0RNIA,
COUNTY OF PLACER
Upon examining the within and fore
going petition, schedu .es, indentures and
affidavit, and being satisfied that they are
made in compliance with the provisions
of an act entitled "AN act for the relief
OF lnsoIvent debtors and the protection of
creditors" approved May 4th, 1852. 1t
is therefore ordered by the Undersigned
District Judge Of the llth Judicial Dis
trlct, in said State, that the creditors of
the within named John EchuisI mentioned
IN the within schedules (narked A & By,
he and they are hereby required and or
dered to appear before the District Court
of the 4th Judicial District, at the Court
House in Coloma, in the county Of FL
Dorado in said State ON the 9th day of
February, a d. 1854, to shew cause if any
they have, why an assignment of the eS-
tate of the said John EcholS shall not he
made and he be discharged from his debts.
1t is further ordered and directed that
the Clerk of the District Court aforesaid,
for the County Of Placer, issue notice
to the creditors aforesaid, to he aud APP
pear in open Court aforesaid, 10 show
cause if any they have why the prayer of
the said John Erhol. shal, not be granted
1t is further ordered that the creditors
aforesaid, he and they are hereby stayed
and restrained from the prosecution of
legal proceedings against the said John
Echols, until his prayer in the premises
can be heard at the time and place aforr-
said JNO NJ HOW ELL,
District Judge lth Judicial District.
Now, therefore, the creditors OF the
said John Echnls, are hereby notified To
he and appear before the District Courl
of the lth judicial District, at the Court
! House in Culoma, in saId State, On the
9TH day of February, IA. d., 1854, to show
cause if any they have, why an assign
Inent of the estate of the said John Echol-
shall not be made, and he be discharged
from his debts
Witness my tand and the seal of the
District Court of the Ith judicial
District, IN and for Placer County
This 5h day Of January, a. d., 1854.
w M. A. JOHNSON, Clerk.
HALE & RYERsoN, Attorneys.
Auburn, Jan. 7h, '54-n175
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14
OONSTABLF,S SALE.-By virtue of

4 NONS IABLE'S SALE.-By virtue OF
Y an execution, to me directed, issued
out of the Court of II. K. Hawkins, a
Justice Of the Peace of Placer County,
Cal, and of Township No 8, Of said
county, on judgment rende ed on the
Slst day Of December, 1853, in favor of
g. G. Jones s. Co., and against John
Echols for the sum of $500, 60 and nc-
cruing costs, have levied upon and seized,
and will expose at public sale, at the Ma
tlonal Hotel, in Auburn, in said county,
on the 18th day of January, 1854, between
the hours of 9 and o'c ock of said day,
all the right, title, interest and clain, of
John Echols in and To the following de-
'crIbed property, to-wit: Id bar decAn-
ters, bar pitcher, bar room looking
glass, 2 Astral lamps, Ia pairs blankets,
80 single straw | eds, l double hair bed,
2 double straw do, 8 single hair do, 81
single cot edsteads, 8 conforters, ] set
tee, | setting room stove, safe and pam
try, cooking stove and furniture, in wash
room, old cooking stoves, "a pr sheets,
s doz Iumbltrs, Al dining plates, 8 dOz
Lea cups and saucer-, 8 doz Soup dishes,
6 water pitchers, meat dishes, dozen
knives and forks, pine tables, 2 dozen
heavy bar 70 m chairs, bar room stove,
! setting room stove, camphene lamp,
rs Windsor chairs, wardrobe, bow and
pitcher, and 80 gal s Liquors, of various
kinds, or.so much thereof as may be SUIT
ficient to satisfy said executions and costs
NJ. P. H. LOVE, Constable.
Auburn, Jan. Cd, '54-lt
The above sale is hereby postponed
until Thursday, the 10Th day Of January,
1854. NJ. P. II. LOVE,
Auburn, jan14 1t Constable.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14
se,x CHlNA.-By late arrival,

.ssoM CHINA.-By late arrival,
LAi Toav parers TO November l st have
H'ns ..cs,veh. There is nothing further
bee" .iaGnite character in relat'"H 10 the
Of a u;nn "rm The Imperial side of the qneS-
reb''';''r rrepresented by the Hong Kong
t,on ..tar. m but its attempts to show that
fes :, ~ danger of the present Emperor
tntrn ,r.,npelIed TO 20 cover the border'"
benz nEs,hnred. and evidently written to con
aIe 49,, an impression not entertainment or be-
yey yyaI az nv hy the writer. In a word, the
'H.e'' coming from the source 1t does, is
neTI, VIZ favorable to the success OF the
nr,ent.. hlg"ry and goes far to establish the
lN'u' ';,,y If change of dynasty.
ceI,ar, ceITa,n'notore Perry'- fleet was at Wham-
o'''',d "nd presented favorable appear
pos ps, The Commodore would proceed
s"'I, ,.,an in February. 1t was thought
10 ,a,, ," succeed in establishing fav"ra-
10 "e, ,r.oty of commerce without being
o''s'nueIed o's to fire q sing gun.
'"T'b 'Tbe rtade of China with the United
o..,", and Great Britain-partlcularly IN
s'vn,rt o'''oy of tea and Silks increasing
u" "' ofFnrt is being made to give currency
- -" .u foreign silver coins-Spanish dol
w.. w. alone being taken now.
'"' Generous piraces were still committed
=, ,ba vicinity of Hong Kong and Hainau
IN '"' State Jour.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14
WOOD FOR SALE.
TEAMING

THE undersigned would take this method of
i Informing the citizens of Auburn and the
immediate vicinity that he is At all times
ready to do any teaming that persons may
desire to have done about town or the ada
cent country. Having two teams he will b
enabled to attend promptly to any hauling
that may be required. He has large q" cunt
OF cord wood ready for sale and delivery, and
persons can be supplied without delay by
calling upon him or leaving their orders on
the states which he has placed at the Post Of
fee, Monroe's Bla aek smith shop and the Union
store WOODBURY. PAGE.
Auburn, Nov 25, '53-my
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14

SAD DIsAPPoINMENT.- - he cores
nondent Of the San Francisco Evening
I"nrna' in luding to the death of }. h.
Carson, Esq =, representative elect from
,bp county of Ca averas, says:
The wife and two children of the late
n Carson, member elect OF the AS
somhlv from Calaveras, arrived here yes
,erdav ON the Camanche, expecting TO
npet him, a. per arrangement, some time
nrpvious to his death, mt the Amerc n
Hotel in this city. Mrs. Carson came
np.sengar on the Sierra Nevada, from the
Atlantic States, and Immediately to"k
massage for this city, where she was first
prnrrsed of the death of her hushand.-
This is indeed a most affecting and lampn-
table bereavement, one that not onl y de-
uriyps familv of husband and f'ther,
but the State of an able and useful pub Ir
servant The Calaveras Delegation, with
ohnr gentlemen, have called upon the
afflicted widow and fatherless children,
and rendered their condo ence, and offer
ed any assistance needed.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14

CUSTOM HOUSE LOT. T.-The .AHa OPP
poses the REIMBURSEMENT, by the State, Of
her right to a block of ground in San
Francisco to the General Government, to
ouild custom house upon. II it belongs
10 ne State, Uncle Sam is certainly able,
ana should he willing to pay fair price
l'r IT. He has about SS2,OOO,OO0 in his
Golfers, while Ca ifornia lacks some 49,
u'o'ooo IF having one dollar in her trea-
sury chest. Union.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14
ESTR AYED.

fTHE subscriber has FOUR cows
l. which estrayed from his place within
the month of December. They are all
branded OH the left hip with AW, con.
nected, and on the ign horn j. Wiron.
Any person returning these cattle will 10
literally rewarded. JOHN WIXON.
Franklin House, Sac. road, Jan 7. 81
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14

The SOUTHERN ROUTE THROUGH
Mexico. o.-The following il from the
Times and Transcript of Friday, De-
cpmher 30th:
"It j. understood that Gen Hitchcock
has rprpived orders To fit ont party of
twenty five men to proredp on Il tour
from the southern frontier of the State ~
the Mississippi River, having permis>i"n
from the Government of Mexico, 10 eX'
plore any portion of the territory of that
Republic. Lieut.. Stoneman commands
the party and Lieut.. Parks is at the head
Of the typographical department. These
officers will leave San Francisco on the
9lSt inst, and expect to start from san
Diego on the 7th of January. This
movem' Mt would seem TO he based upon
the negotiations now supposed to he on
foot for new boundary between the
United States ane Mexico"
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14
Tor Sale or Rent. ---A valuable

l. ranch, situated within three and Q half
miles OF 'uburn containing 100 acres OF land
100 of which are under good fence. The
ranch is well watered, ha wing upon 1t q mum.
Der of fine springs There is a good dwelling.
out houses. corrals &c upon the place; also
all the implements necessary for farmingpur.
poses. There are also number Of hogs and
chickens on the ranch The above property
will be sold low for cash, or will be let out on
shares at reasona Bile terms For further pnr.
ticulars apply to the undersigned proprietor
at the Beehive Bakery, Auburn.
c. MORRISON.
Auburn, Dec. 8, 1853. IF
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14

INpORTANT DECIsION. AT BidWell,
Butte county, a few days ago, An action
was brought by member of a mining
company against the other members 10
recover his interest or share, and the pro
cppdS due the same, which share had been
sold 10 pay assessments NY an ORDER or
the company without authority of the
owners, and purchased hv the company
The plea was raised and sustained th"t n
Ju.tce's Court had no jurisdiction in the
premises, and the case was, therefore,
dismissed. - Union.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14
Great Sale of Real Estate, Stock,
and Merchandise.

d! .7ud,~n. Placer County, California.
DEL Nc necessarily compelled to leave
- for the Atlantic States on the LIST OF
March, | viii dispose of my entire stock
of goods, including everything required
by IA mining or agricultural community,
on the lowest possible terms As all my
goods were purchased by myself, at San
francisco, for Cash,
can and will sell Lower
than they can be bought elsew where-Sae.
ramento not ercepted. This arrangement
offers inducements to every class Of buy.
ers, as tt e trise will readily zee, az tho
concern is bound to he closed up ut W hat.
ever sacrifice it may cost me. Also, nv,
Real Estate, -
comprising one large and cQmmodiops
store, one tire-proof storehsusex oRe hs<ps
and out buildings. Also, one four-tssEse.
team and wagon, one light delivering
wagon, together with a fine loi sf
Breeding Hogs.
Ills concern has enjoyed foI Bur years'
a successful trade, and offers to any one
who wishes to engage in substantial,
permanent and profitable business, q
grand opportunity.
Terms Cash.
GEORGE VII LMENT.
Auburn, Jan 7th, 1S54-2m
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14
FRANKLIN HOUSE.

Valuable Ranch for Sale.
&s & NHE undersigned wishing to -
r. r. l. engage in o:her business, ::iI
would dispose Of that valuable property
known rs the ssFrankln House, Estimated
on the road between Sacramento CITY and.
Auburn. There are so or go acres under
fence. The whole farm contains 64O
acres-the land producing well;, the SUBJ
scrlber having raised excellent crops upon
it. There is upon the premises a fine
house, also an excellent barn 81 feet nv
40, IL feet posts, with plenty Of exceIlere
water.
Stock.
The subscriber has also for sale Aftv
head of fresh milcL cows, which he will
dispose OF reasonably. Also, 80 head Of
young cattle, 6 horses, IS hogs, and anv
quantity OF chickens, ducks and turkevs.
The above will be sold to suit purcha-
sers. For further particulars inquire of
the subscriber on the premises
JOHN WlXON.
Franklin House, Sac. road, jan Ism
D L A OK MITHING.-If any good
- acksmith wants location to carry
Oh business, he can find one by calling on
the undersigned at the Franklin House.
JOH WIXON.
Sac. road, Jan 7th '54-9w
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14
AUBURN DRUG STORE,
AND
Alta California Telegraph ONCE.

THE undersigned having taken ~
i the new building adjoining the ~
office Of the PAGER Herald, and en- ~
larged his stock of Drugs and Medicines,
Paints, Oil, Glass and Fancy Articles,
would announce to his friends and the
public generally, that he is prepared to
execute all orders in that line with prompt.
ness and at as low prices as can be OBJ
tanned this side Of Sacramento. Being
practical Physician he is prepared to make
up prescriptions or to attend to any other
business in the line of his profession.
The Office Of the Alta California 'rels-
gIagh Company is in the came building,
and under the superintendence of the un.
dersigned. CHAS. L. REED, NJ. D.
Auburn, jan7 54-my
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14

THE EMPEROR OF RUSSIA AND HIS
TROoPs.-A gentleman of New York :,
who was recently present in st. Peters
burg AT review of 100000 Russian
troops by the Emperor, the Mirror says,
Describes him AS perfect specimen of a
physical man; in height six feet three,
and admirably proportloned, with snow
white hair and ruddy countenance. He
was plainly dressed in "A dark green frork,
with a black chapeau without feathers;
and, mounted on "A coal black charger OF
immense size, the Car looked "every
inch king. >
AS the troops were passing before him
he sudden raised his hand as sigma
fos halt, when he dismounted, walked
up To private in the ranks, and asked
him to unhu'ton his coat. On finding that
the soldier wns without shirt, the Eln-
peror promptly ordered the officers of
the company to Siberia, and the officers
of the re 'irnent were instantly degraded
to the rank of privates.
CALIFORNIA STAGE CO.-Sacramento
Is the great Ca ifornia stage depot; twenty
stages leave thar city every morning for
AL parts of Ealifornia, her cities and
mining districts. All these various lines
have been consolidated, and Sunday the
nrst of January, 1854, commenced the
"''Ca lfornia Stage Cos" capital one mil
hon of dollars. They have for their
President James Birch, Esq the pioneer
stage man Of California, which assures
the pub c tha, "speed and accommodation"
VIII he the motto. All the stages will
now depart from, and arrive at, the
"OrIeans Hotel" first class house, and
convenient to the boats. San Francisco
merchants will he pleased with this, as
well as the whole travelling community.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14

p III. MCDONALD, Proprietor of
LIZ. the Miners Drug Store No. 1879 } street
between 9th and 9Th, Sacramento; Importer
and dealer in Drugs, Fresh Herbs. Patent
Medicines, Oil, Paints, Brushes, p rfumery.
etc. etc, n191y
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14
j. FRED MOORE,

j. FIXED MOOKE,
Successor 10 Mccall f. Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Grocer,
No. y K street, Sacramento,
Has just opened his large " holesale and
Retail Grocery Establishment in the new Fire
roof Brick Building No. II street be
tween Sd and 4th, where he hopes for con-
tnuation of the patronage Of the old estab
lshment and a share of the public patronage.
generally dec3l So l6my
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-01-14

FROM CALAvERAs Edward Duffy, a
young man about IS years of age, was
shot in this place on the night Of the 25th
ult., and died from the effects of the
wound on Sunday, the Sth inst, at about
10 O'Clock, A. NJ. a post morten exam-
nation was held on the day of his death.
San Joaquin Repub.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-02-25
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House resumed the consideration of the bill ex.
tending the provisions of the several laws granting bounty
lands the officers and soldiers who have been engaged
in the military service Of the United States yesterday
reported from the Committee on Public Lands with the
recommendation that it do not pass the question being
on the motion to lay it on the table,
Mr. WARREN explained that the Committee on Public
Lands in reporting adversely this BILL did not wish il
to be understood that they opposed to any mott
cation Of the bounty land laws. That committee had
before them propositions to modify these laws and
would report bill or bills for that purpose. The bin
which they had reported adversely proposed to modify
these laws 80 as to give to each soldier who served in
Of the wars OF the United States without regard to the
time for which he served hsndred and sixty acres Of
land The committee thought such measure UNEQUAL
and after thorough investigation reported it with the
recommendation that It do not pass if it should be-
come law, 1t would dispose Of almost one-half of the
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rment In order that the intelligent of these tribes
consider and scan this BILL ask that thousand addi
tona copies Of it may be printed The object IS that
certain portion Of the printed copies may be distributed
amongst each one Of the tribes that their chief
may have time to examine the provisions of the BILL and
report back TO nus such objections as they may find it.
and such improvements as they themselves may think
would be for their best interests.
ask therefore, for the printing Of thousand add-
tional copies to be used in that way.
is subject that will address itself with peculiar in
terest to the benevolent and humane every nook and
Of this prosperous powerful and happy country
1t is in discharge OF debt all knowledge in fulfil
ment Of duty to much and long injured Of peo
pe that ought be- and trust is matter Of conscience
throughout the land
If the effort proposed be successful il will show
the world that the vast appropriated by the Gov
of the United States and advanced and expended
by the benevolent societies of people, to- aid in edu
eating and cyzing these suffering people have been
thrown away.
If successful liberty and christianity good government
and individual advancement in all that makes life desir
able will have been achieved for the unfortunate conso-
aon aud encouragement for the benevolent and conscen
tous, and settled policy for the Government (where
there is none, that shall in some degree for
wrongs that nnumerable and expressions unequaled
in the history Of all the world beside. have unlimited
and abiding faith in its success
The bill was referred to the Committee the Terrific
res and 1000 additional copies ordered to be printed
NEBRASKA BILL.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill to
organize the Territory of Nebraska the question pending
being on the amendment of Mr.. CHASE; when
Mr.. PETIT rose aud spoke for near three hours in
support Of the general provisions of the bill
Mr.. CASS rejoned, when Mr.. SUMNER obtained the
oor and moved that the further consideration be post
poned until tomorrow.
And the Senate adjourned. s