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The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-11

A HosTILE MEETING.-The community
was more than ordinarily excited ye>ter-
day on account of duel which was re-
ported to be on the tapi>. and which really
occurred, under the following circum-
stances, so far as we have been able to
learn them Mr. Philip w. Thomas, Dis
trict Attorney of Placer county, made
some remarks last week, it seems, con-
cerning and derOgatory to the character of
Mr.. J. p. Rutland a clerk in the State
Treasurer's office, which led the latter
gentleman to send him a challenge.-
Thomas refused to accept, alleging as
reason, that he did not recognise Rutland
as a gentleman DR.. Dickson, friend of
Rutland, appropriatng the insult to him
self, repeated the challenge in his own
proper name and person, which was ac
cepted by Thomas, and a hostile meeting
appointed for yesterday afternoon, at 4
O'clock The parties left the city yester-
day morning, and had gained point two
miles beyond Lsle;s bridge, on their way
to Oak Grove, when they found them
selves pursued by the Deputy sheriff of
the county. When that officer was dis
covered it was arranged between the mu-
tua friends Of the parties, that a mock
duel should be fought to msead correct
suspicion. Accordingly Messrs. H. O.
Ryerson and Hamilton Bowie took posi-
ton and exchanged shots; Ryerson was
Immediately arrested by the deputy sheriff
and brought back to the city, where he
gave bonds for his appearance The real
combatants then proceeded on their way
to the appointed place Of meeting. Mr..
Hamilton Bowie acted as the second of
,I T,I 1nE
Francisco, officated in like character for
Dickson DR.. Dickson had the choice of
ground and the word. The distance Or
iginaly fixed upon was ten PAGES, but by
subsequent arrangement, it was increased
ing the lives of the parties. The weapons
used were duelling pistols. At the first
fire Dickson fell, having received his adj
versary's bullet as herein before mention
ed The hesitation of an instant would
have been probably fatal to Thomas,
as his opponents ball was in line, and
struck at the feet of the former. The
bearing of Thomas was that of one cool
and collected, while his adversary betray-
ed some excitement. The ball entered
about two inches anterior to the angle of
the fifth rib of the right side, passing for
ward of the spinal column, and resting
Immediately under the skin and over the
angle of the sixth rib on the left side.-
The surgeons, Drs Williams and Ogden,
who explored the wound, are of the Opin-
ion that the ball passed through the pos
terror portion of the lungs, and express
their belief that the patient must die.
p. S.-Since the above was in type, we
have been informed that DR.. Dickson
died this morning at twenty minutes after
midnight. Sac. Union.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-11

San Francisco Agency.-TH0S BOYCE'
is the authorized Agent Of the Weekly Placer
Herald in San Francisco city and county; all
advertisements intrusted to him will be care
fully attended to as he may contract Ofhce
at the Sun Printing Office, on Sansome street
between Merchant and Washington.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-11

CALAvERAs.-Ih Jackson Sentinel
says the amount of County Scrip now out
standing is $50, $40 81.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-11

There is to be a Cotillon Party at Mrs.
Harmons on next Thursday evening"
Gents take notice.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-11

To BE HuNG.-Sentence of death has
been passed upon Logan, convicted of
the murder of Terrell, at Coon Hollow.
He is to be hung on the Sd Of May next.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-11

DIVISION OF LABoR.-ln Lima the dvi
sion of labor is carried out to its utmOs
extent. Whenever a man is set to dig
gng a well, there are two others employ
ed to do his grunting. We do not see
that this can be improved OH.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-11

Agents.
J. M. SHEPHERD, Sacramento tlty
J. w. SpANN, Gold Hill and virginia
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-11

A "Court Scene at Rattlesnake" will
be published next week
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-11

We have the most cheering mining
news from Michigan City this week. In
Carr & Co.'s claim, eight men working,
they have averaged 500 per day to the
hand for number days past. Other
claims are paying remarkably well: In
fact all hands are doing well. Business
Of all kinds is brisk
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-11

The following are the ages of the prin-
cipal reigning Sovereigns: Her Majesty
Queen Victoria, "a; the King of Wurtem
burg, II; the King of the BelgIans, 90;
the King of Prussia, 81; the Emperor of
Russia, Sc; the King of Sweden and Nor
way, 50; the King of Denmark, A; the
King of the Two Ciciies and the King of
Bavaria, 40; the King of Hanover, 39;
the Sultan 80; the Emperor of Austria,
oS, Louis Napoleon, ii.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-11

Adams & Co., were the first to deliver
us Eastern papers brought by the Cores.
Wells, Fargo s. Co., were but few mo-
ments behind them with the same kind Of
documents. Other favors by both COM
Danies during the week.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14
WHOLE NO. l3l.
IntercSting Intidtnt.

The Burliuet ton Free Press gives the
/ following account of an interesting Incl
dent at the Alumni dinner. The fourth
regular toast being;
The first Graduating Class Of fifty
gears Ago."
CHARLES ADAMS. ESQ, of Burlington.
arose: There were four OF US. says he
"who graduated fifty years ago." He
stopped a moment. two white haired
men rose beside him. ana the three (:he
survivors of the Class Of lS04) stood In
silence. The effect was electric. Won
der. tina. OF college class of half cen
tury age, three, fowrths could yet survive,
and be able TO meet at such time, and
thoughts of ;he emotions with which
they looked upon each other and their
numerous successors in the path on which
they were the pioneers, filed the minds
of all present. and after a moments
silence broke forth in eafening applause
Charles Adams. Wheeler Barns. Justus
7. Wheeler, and Jarius Kennan. formed
the class. OF the last, who died many
years ago. Mr.. Adams gave brief sketch.
lie was. he SAID, man of uncommon ta-
lent Beyond doubt he was the CO.
author with Irving and Pauling. of Sal
magundi, and had be lived would have
attained an elevated fame He went on
10 give interesting "reminiscences of Mr..
Saunders. their old and sole instructor,
and OF the first days of the University.
when the primitive pine forest covered
densely the spot where the college build
lnSS now stand. and when he and his class
mates rolled the logs and burned the
stumps where the fist clearing on the
ground was made
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14
STERLING .NilINS.

Never be cast down with trfles. If
a spider breaks his thread twenty times.
twenty times will he mend il again.-
Make up your mind to do a thing. and
you Will surely do it. Fear it, if treub
lie come upon you keep up yonr spirits.
though the day be dark one.
Fight hard against hasty temper
Anger will come. hut resist it stoutly.
spark may Set house a fire. A ft
of passion may give cause to mourn all
the days of your life. Never revenge an
injury.
If you have an enemy, act kindly 20
him and make him your friend. You
may not win him at once but try it again
yet one kindness be followed by another,
till you have compassed your end. BY
little and little. great things are compile
ted. And so repeated kindness will wear
away heart of stone.
Whatever you do. do il willingly. A
man that is compelled to work, cares not
how badly it is performed
Evil thoughts are worse enemies than
lions and tigers. for we can keep out of
the way of wild beasts. but bad thoughts
win their way every where. The cup
that is full will hold no more; keep you.
heads and hearts full of good thoughts.
that bad thoughts may not find room TO
enter.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14
nartOr Norman EiiY

Was nominated By acclamation, by the
Democratic convention al Plymouth, last
Thursday. as the Democratic candidate
for Congress in this Congressional Dis
trict. This was due TO Doct. E dy as ID
testimonial OF the high appreciation by
the Democracy of his course in Congress
He has shown himself all unwaverins
and faithful representative. AMI the u
unanimous and enthusiastic vote for his
re nomination was an indication not TO
be mistaken that he will receive a cheer
ful, energetic and successful supper, at
the ballot box.
The convention was one Of the largest
of the full conventions it is the custom
of the Democracy to hold in ;his District
The delegates were animated BY one mo-
tive-haying no private or sectional feel
lngs 10 crafty. The success of those Uu.
! ion. wide principals which are command
ms the support of national men of every
section and name, was the subject of all.
They came as the delegates Of those who
stood by the Democratic party in lS46
IN It's struggle for principle now dear
20 every national man. be he Democrat
or Wing. They desired to reaff firm the
confidence of their constituents in the
doctrines Of the Democratic party--and
especially in that principle which re
moves from Congress. all power over a
question which Washington: Jefferson.
and other patriots and statesmen. feared
would prove rock upon which the
hopes of freedom wou,d be wrecked. -
10 The declaration in favor Of ;hat no 5le
prInciple-ln its past. present. and fu
ture application 10 the territorial posses
slons OF the Union there was not dis
senting voice in that convention compo-
sed of delegates from all portions of the
Congressional District. 1t was graft
flying Illustration of the union and har-
mony OF the Democratic party. and gave
assuronce that during the present con
test there will be no lallering smong true
Democrats.
The convent on was addressed by DR..
Eddy, DIR. Fitch. and w. Cathcart. The
repeated manifestations of applause, as
The standard bearers of the Democracy in
this District for the last nine years pro-
ceeded with their remarks, ino icated the
qualification of the delegates at beholding
shoulder TO shoulder in the present can
vass those whom they had honored, and
under whose efficient labors this dis
trict had been redeemed and maintained
as Democratic District.
Suffice it TO say that the Convention
adjourned with three cheers for the nom
inee, aud The Democratic atform-cheers
which were given as pledges of the uni
led and un,iring efforts of the Democracy
for success ss.--Loganspor PharOs.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14
ADVERTIS S NJ G j..

Advertisements willie econspicuously
tel. at the following prices, VIZ.
For square (ofroiines) onseTtionSS w
Elch additional inSerIon' - @oc
T,nythingles than square, WILDE con
sIlered 4 square. u,
TlIvert1sers must be particularto mark
the mn nbero: insertions on the face OF he ad-
vertisements, or they Will De published until
orlereI ont, AMI charged lccordInsiy'
IRA liberal discount VII be made where
advertisingis done by :he year
Legal advertisements must be accohlPahIeo
bv the cash or secured, as we cannot always
await the issue OF pro:racted settlements ioi
the printers fees.
nPAU Communications from distance
shoulI be addressed, PosT- PAIR, to the LdiloF.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14

The WARD JURYMEN.--The Danville
Tribune has been permitted TO make all
extract from letter da ted Eliza be thtowu
July. llth'
This week has been chancery term OF
our court. The Grand jury have found
IA true bill for perjury against four of the
Ward jurymen. and they are held to
bail in $1,000 each TO appear in the next
circuit court. They would have got
several Others, it is said. but they could
not get the sheriff to bring the witnesse s.
This may lead TO a discovery of the
whole affair
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14
THE EARTH Is Beautiful

II 'vcver drearv ,nc, or sad.
The world to some may seem,
There's much 10 chrtr ans, max uS .la,
Though lie be bat dream.
The fragrant fl ,wcrS to all impart
Their varicgaled bloom.
And ield> alike 10 every hea :,
TAe same enriched perfume.
ADD thrilling sweet. he birds of Spying
Are war..im@ every where
4 cheerful song. ON oulSpread wing
TAcy joy'ul tidinsS bear.
There's joy derivcIi. gazing on
4 calm an | clnudiesS >kv.
Whose Framework sc, N, to rest upon
immensely on high.
Whit >k lial pencil can r,rray
y .lor;"u~ setting sun,
When tn" golden ho.rs nf night and day
Are melting mo ne.
b II oh. for me I'M honest iri. nd,
Whose words are kind and true,
An open heart hand extend.
When other friends are lew.
with Natures scenes around iis still
And 'carrSt friends ut worth.
Ih'lr cheering inl Icnce ever will
VI Ike beautiful the earth.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14
Cucumber.

Who ever heard of cooking a cucvm-
ber? We hear our readers exclaim Try
1t: and then tell your neighbors how well
poor man may live in this county,
Take s"e cucumber just as it begins to
turn yellow, peel and slice ii into salt
and water; drop it into cold water and
boil until tender. Season with salt and
pepper--mix with butter and fry. Few
can tell il from egg plant Soil Of the
South.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14

GAVE HIM THE MITTEN. N.-"Ah, mon
dieul from dieu!" said Monsieur Mele
mots to his friend Sniilina. my sweet
heart give me Ze mitten.
"lndeed-Eow did that happenl"
we'll, fought mus: go 10 make her
Won voise, before | leave town; so step
in de side of de room, AID dare behold
her beautiful person stretch out on Won
lazy"
A lounge. you mean"
"Ah. yes--von lounge. And den
make Won Yer polite branch. and"
"Yoa mean polite bow.
"Ah, yes-von bough. And den | say
| was very sure she would be rotten, if
did come to see her before l."
"You said what?'
IL said she would be rotten if"
That's enough. You have put your
foot in it. to be sure"
"No. sare. put my Ifoot out Or it,
for she says she would call der sacre big
brother and kick out. be gar! had in.
tended to say mortified, but could not
think oh de word. and mortify and rot is
all de same as Won. in my dictionarie."
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14

A SENSIBLE WiLL.-The following is
the copy of a will left BY man who chose
10 be his own lawyer
This is the last will and testament of
me. John Thomas. give all my things
TO my relations TO De divided among them
as best they can.
IN. BE an, body kicks up row. or
makes any fuss about it, he isn't TO have
anything.
"Signed by me. JOHN THOMAS.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14

The Western Papers are great on sto-
ries. A recent one says that lady late
iy treated her company TO stewed PAIRS.
A gentleman at the table put one. as be
supposed. in his mouth and attempted t.
pull out the stem. after pulling some time
he was obliged TO give it up and on put.
ting il on mis- plate. he found that he had
been tugging away at the tail of mouse
which had fallen on the lady'S preserve
jar.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14

TIL r B A n y T. L
is PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING
BY WM. ]. BURNS.
~" H. VE % =

IL paid in aIvance, 81 SO
At the end o. six months, 2VU
II DELAYED until the end oi the wear, 3u
failure to order discontinuamce at The
c,niration of the time subscribed tor, Will be
considered a new engagement, and the paper
continued. - :,
TrNo paper VIII be discontinued untilall
Averages are paid, unless at lie op:ior oil the
Publisher.
r5-rhe above terms will be strictly adj
bere1
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14

The latest case of absence Of mind, is
recorded of lady, abou: to "whip up
some sponge cake. whipped the baby aud
sung Watts cradle hymn to the eggs,
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14

The editress of the Lancaster Literary
Gazette says she would as soon nestle
her nose in a rats nest of swingle tow
as ALLOW man with whiskers to kiss
her.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14

An Irish editor. in speaking of the
miseries of Ireland. says. Her cup of
misery has been for ases overtiowins. and
is not yet full"
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14
PLYMOUTH, INDIANA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER a. 1854.

sill twenty-lhree years oi age. and was
surrounded by that sun Of suns winch men
call youth"
Ii was Rose, the wife of Oswald. who
related to me his fact. in the month ol
july last in Heidelberg.
Oswnld bad sisptnna dreamed
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14

''Have you ever broke a horse?" inqui :
red horse jockey. mo. no 'zsctly.
replied Simon; "but I've broke two or
three wagons
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14

If exercise promotes health those who
collect old bills for editors should be
among the longes: lived people on earth.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-14

An lrishman's method of making
a cannon. is 10 take long hole and pour
brass around it.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-04-17
DIR. oHOHEoAN'e ------
EATRACT DE HYDRNRIRER.

voR DYSPEPSIA, scRoruLA, AND ALL IMPrRITrs OF rnr
Prepared BY one of tAs Faeshy ....-
THIS vegetable remedy which is now spreading 10
part. of!he county j, prepared BY graduate
high standing In his profession and as much opposed
empiresm or quackery as any one be, is shown
each bottle Of the medicine, thus generating IL from
the charge Of being . nos,rum; p,,vs,
will be by reference TO the Circular and BY the
Unlike Sarsaparilla, the Hyropiper is quick in s
tion the drs bottle often producing wonderful results
in the of the negro girl Of Mrs. simmons, Of
Louisville, who was relieved Of
BLlN DNESS IN ONE WEEkN
In Short wherever known stands at the head Of all
remedies for the following diseases:
Dyspepsia, ScrofuIa, White swelling, Negro Consump-
ton, Chronic Rheumatism Govt Neuralgia Ulcers and
all Skin Diseases all Renal Kidney Affections, all
Female Irregularities and Distractions Mercural Dis
orders arising from impure blood and bad Habit Of
FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS
th: remedy stands unrivaed IL is slight stimulant
and powerful tonic and alternative.
As beautfer OF the complexion in the of i'm
pies and blothes producing clear and beautiful skin,
II 10 much safe and sure remedy than all
metics and lotions ia existence. Try it, and you will
regretit. Do not lose confidence il hould seem
first disesse-the general effect of tho
medicine being drive all surface and
by that means out of the system.
HARDESsnuRa, Ky, Oct.6 1851.
DR.. A. E. Geohegan--Dear SIR have examined our
receIpc LOT Colnpouuu ENtract
the of Scrofuia i'm all its FORMS and other
affections, viz: Rheumatism, Female Weakness. &c.-
Having prescribed. and watched its effects in many
Of the above diseases and having always found II eec
tusl most cheerfuy recommend il to the afflicted
the best alternative and tonic have ever usedalto-
gether superior to Sarsaparlla and any of its COM
pounds. NJ WAKEFIELD, M. ID.
OwENsBoRo' KY, March 25, 1884,
Dear Do .or-I recev ed yours of the 22d inst
cordng your request acknowledge the receipt Of Hy
dropiper.
Dyspepsia. In short, consider il valuable prepare
ton. have using myself, and think it benefits
my general health. Respectfully. your friend,
JAMES COWAN, NJ u.
PRICE 81 per bottle, bottles for S. when taken at
time. RAYMOND IL PA1TEN,
Sole Agent No. "A Fulton street, Louisville, n.y.,
To whom all orders should be addressed.
Agents in Evansville, HALLOCK & SrODDARD.
Princeton, X. b. HALLOCk.-
mh2S-d& W6m-is
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-04-17
TELEGRAPHIC!
Reported expressly for the Daily Journal.
ARRIVAL Of THE
E III E r M A n I.
..--. ..-.s, AT NEW YORK.
New YORK, April IA.

"'s New YoRK, April IA.
The Herman has arrived at Sandy Hook
with dates Of the goth. s. o..
z Under result announced by the Queen
nounced in Parliament was included declara'
ton that the Queen relied on the bravery oil
the army and navy in emergency. Declara'
ton of war appeared in London Gazette oil
the 2srh.
The French Legislature received mes
sage from Emperor Napoleon, declaring Rus
STA had placed herself in a state of war with
France. French government announced it
will not grant letters of marque to American
vessels. T .F.e t-f.
Napier's fleets appeared off Kiel on the
9Th. $4,000 Russians crossed the Danube on
March 81. $4,000 crossed Mcclellan without
molestation. A skirmish occurred between
Russians and Turks at Tabato Island bridge.
The Turks destroyed the bridge aud 1000
Russians precpitated into the river and
drowned.
The Duke of Talma was stabbed by an
assassin and died next day.
Excitement in Russian produce, hemp and
tnlIow. Grain advanced at Liverpool
Large speculation by purchasers. American
-four advanced.
Received Herman's papers at Ill. Rich
ardson quotes both Philadelphia and Ohio
-four firm at 36s 3d.. White wheat llsalls
Cd. Red and mixed los 6ds1ls. White
corn 42sa43s, mixed 41sa42s Sd.
Emperor Napoleon's announcement receiv-
ed in both Chambers with extraordinary en-
thusiasm. All warlike measures in France
and England are FASTENED. ,t.t.r
One division Of the Russian fleet left Sc
bns,ipol to Provision Fortress in Circasia.
The coast overland China mail reached
London with dates from Calcutta of Feb. Is,
and Hong Kong of the 18th.
Trade at Calcutta is fair; Indigo has fallen,
Exchange is declining. Shanghai in pos
session Of patriots. Rebel army awaiting
near Pekin. Exchange at Shanghai and
Canton is falling.
Dates from Australia of Feb. 4:h. Re-
turns from the gold field increasing. New
rich mines have been discovered. Trade 10
improving. Brisk demand for goods.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-04-17
DAILY JOURNAL.
Local and River Brevities.

- We have received from Messrs. +.
Bscon & Co. package of Krapp's Premium
Essence Of Coffee. It's intended to improve
common coffee, rendering il of finer flavor
and color, clearing it and making it much
more wholesome. One package of il with
one pound of coffee will go az far as Eve
pounds Of ordinary coffee alone. As this
Essence has great reputation. we presume
twill effect the object desired. We shall
certainly try the experiment with our pack
age.
- There was a very heavy hail last FRI
day night out in the country few miles
from Evansville, but it did no particular des-
uuction.
We had heavy rains Friday night.
and Saturday was moist. River still rising
slowly at this point on Saturday. s-a-
The foundations are being laid by
Mr.. Hueston for the new Crescent City
Banking House. 1t will be probably the
most beautiful business edi6ce in the city
when completed.
THE Glendy Burke laid here the
greater part Of Saturday taking in freight for
che South.
The Southerner, Capt. I. II. Jones,
was here early Saturday morning for Saint
Louis. She Is keeping up the reputation Of
the low pressure boats, by the regularity Of
her movements. She always lands the mail
here in good time.
The new Green River Packet VIM.
Eaves did arrive last Saturday evening. She
10 gay looking little steamer, just as we
said she was, and we wish her welcome.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-04-17

NOTICE.
hereby given that by order OF the Board Of
IN President and Directors ofthe Evansville Gas Light
Company, m de at u called meeting OF saiu Board. OH
the Sd OF March 1854 there will he n meeting of
John Chandler in Evansville, Ind, the 18th day Of
April, 1854 between tue hours of 10 clock A. NJ and
o'clock =. NJ for the purpose Of taking into
ton proposition to increase the Capital stock Of sail
Company bv the amount Of $4,000 addional Stock.
cordng the provisions Of act o the General
by OF the Indiana, authorize the formation
Gas Light Companies, approved February Bah, 1851.
&. G.. KEATS,
JOnN J. CHANDLER,
mhI-td directors.