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MUSIC FOB BALLS, PARTIES, &c.
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ESPECTFULLY INFORMS HIS FRIENDS and
IL former patrons that he continues to attend
BALLS, PARTIES, &C., with his We'll organized
BAND Of scientific Musicians
He will introduce all the new and fashionable
Music
An accomplished Pianist furnished If desired.
~ Orders left at Ribus 4 Hitz' Music Depot.
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20 pieces 8 Parametta Cloth, at Is cts., cheap
French Merinos all shades, rs cts.
Rich Mertno Plaids
100 yards - French Chiotz at Is cents. a little
dansged
Together with many other great basgains for cash
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Price 80 cts per bottle, IS per dozen.
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I'VE have just rec-iyel an i'm aense assortment
w Of Youths, Bcys' and Chidren's Clothing ID
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ESTABLISHMENT
In WASHINGTOn CITY.

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VIE attention Of Members of Congress, sojourn-
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DO do do Boots and Shoes of ell descrip
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A A supply Of s 30 Va, Boots and Shoes
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Mo. ErHERIEL OIL AND CAMpHINE con.
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drocery OF JNO. GEO. ADAMS
corner OF Eigh h and streets,
use cost" Northern Liberties
~ OT1CA.-WE ARE NOW READY TO DIS.
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prices. AL those that indebted to US will please
90 US the favor to come forward and settle up AZ
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dec l. eOtf A''
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orney at Law,
Nc. IS LoUIsIANA AVENUE
WIN practice in the Supreme Court Of tbs Uni.
pa ststss and the Courts Of the District of Column
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office, No. IL Camden street, Baltimore, Nd. former
ly occupied by J. g. Donovan. Liberal commission,
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IN AND NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHMENT.
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Corner Of Baltimore Gnd Charles street,
RALTIMORE, Nd
VIM TAILOR d co. beg leave to call the stten
ton of the reading people and al dealing in Books,
TO their new BOOK, PERIODICAL, and NERS
PAPER ESTABLISHMENT, where can be found
large and general assortment Of all the late popu
lar publications of the day.
They also keep On hand splendid assortment O.
plain and fancy STATIONERY Of every description.
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stage. or IN any other way the person ordering ns
direct.
Booksellers, News Agents, Pedlars, and all other
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~ sending your o, Ter to us.
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GREAT BARGAINS.

GREAT BARGAINS.
NANFIKLD, BROTHER 4 CO.,
u 22e BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE, Nh.
Are DESTROYS Of closing out great portion Of their
present stock Of elegant FANCY GOODS, Jewelry,
Watches Clocks Fans Opera Glasses, Dressing Gases
Wri ing Besks Ice Pitchers, Vases Bronzes &C., pre-
paratory to receiving their fall supply. Purchasers
will find great bargains. aug 1T
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YNHE great experience and we'll known skill of
l. Prot. MCCLINrocK is sufficient guaranty to the
public that the following list of Medicines, such
have been constantly used in his practice for the
last thirty years, will fully sustain by their efects
the valuable qualities attributed to them, and
prove to be the best Medicines ever offered to the
public.
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WIN. NJ. MERRICK,
"a btoT ney at L aW

-,, No. DC LOUISIANA AVENUE
Wnl practice In the Supreme Court Of ths Uni
sd states and the Courts Of the District of Column
na' nov 20-eolm
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TOE Liver COMPLAINTS and all forIas Of diseases
arising from arrangement of the liver, with symp-
toms such as Dizziness, Headache, Ringing in the
Ear yellow furred pain in the right shoulder,
stomach bowels, deficient action Of the kidneys,
claycoiored stools, &c. These Pills, if taken in the
insipisnt stages Of Bilious and Yellow or other
Fevers, Will generally ward OF the attack. Price
rs cents per box.
The above Medicines may be procured of all the
principal Druggists and Apothecares In this Dis.
uict, and Of J. L. HzNsHAw, Agent, Washington.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18

Last Week

In the Legislature, was an exciting time
on the Senatorial question. In the
House Mr.. Gordon's bill was discussed.
Among those who spoke against the bill,
as amended, we notice the names Of Her
bert of Mariposa, Bradford of San Joa-
quin, and Watkins, Of Alameda county.
Mr.. Herbert spoke tor two hours
against the election this winter and the
passage Of the bill under consideration.
He gave the strenuous supporters OF the
election in the House, some witherng re-
Dukes which did not appear to be very
palatable. He told them too Of the Of
fees that had been promised, how some
were to be congressman, and others one
thing or another according to services rem
dered. Mr.. H., deserves we'll of the de-
mocrats of Mariposa county, for his
manly and independent vindication of
their rights, and we have no doubt they
will sustain him, for he has proved him
self true and faithful representative.
The speech of Mr.. Bradford was re-
plete with arguments and facts, which the
friends of the election did not attempt to
gainsay or controvert. Mr.. B., is one of
the most promising young democrats of
the State, and we are truly glad Of the
stand he has taken in opposition to the
election.
Col. Watkins, who has grown grey in
the service of democracy, and who has
more legislative experience than any man
in the Assembly, was truly eloquent in his
remarks. His speech was a powerful
wiadicasicn of the rights of the people
He told the election party the result of
their schemes-how they had attempted to
stigmatise and ostracise honest democrats
who had always been loyal and true to
their primo iples-how they were dismem-
herring and dissolving the democratic par
ty, by the course they were pursuing.
But with all the arguments against the
dill, it passed the House by three major
lity. But little was said in its favor by
the friends Of election. They seemed
doggedly intent only on putting the bill
through But thank God, the Senate
killed it-dead.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18
The Senatorial Question.

For the last five months we have been
battling against this outrageous scheme,
and at last we have had the satisfaction
of seeing it put aside until its proper time,
by a decisive vote of the Senate. This
result, however, was not consummated
until the people ofthe whole State, in over
whelming numbers, had spoken against
the election. Wherever the matter was
properly brought before them it was con.
demned. Although the rights of the peo-
pie have been maintained, yet it has been
at cost of thousands of dollars to our
State Treasury, which might have been
saved if the legitimate business of the
session had been attended to. Had this
Senatorial question never been brought
up, and it was done through the influence
of one man alone, an immense amount of
money would have been saved to our de-
pleted treasury and tax burthened peo-
pie. The economical course of legisla-
ton, which was entered upon at the COM
mencemcnt of the session, would have
continued and an early adjournment have
taken place. But now, there is no telling
when the law makers will go home, nor
is it an easy matter to guess how muc b
the people of the State will have to pay
for designing politicians, who seem to
care but little for the burthens of their
hitt Org
selves.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18
A Fair Offer.

We publish below the card of Hon
John w. Park, of Sacramento county, to
his associates in the Legislature. To this
card they have already replied declining
the offer made. The fact is those who
are so earnest in bringing on the Senate
rial election are afraid to bring it imme-
diately before the people.
Not over a month ago the Hon Joseph
Walkup made the proposition to his col
league, Mr.. Tuttle to resign and come
home to Placer county, and here test the
question before their constituents, by an
election. But Charles A. Tuttle never
accepted the proposition. He was afraid
of the condemnation of the honest voters
whom he has so outrageousy betrayed.
To Hon. John F. Nc Brayer, F. 4. Park,
and Thomas Davidson, .4ssemblYmen
from Sacramento county:
GENTLEMEN:-W Whereas, At the meet
ing held IN front of the Orleans Hotel on
Saturday evening last, the President there
of announced from the stand that the re-
solutions then offered disappearing my
course on the Senatorial election, had
been adopted by the meeting, and the
truth of which announcement dispute,
now, therefore, offer you, or either of
you, the following proposition in order
to arrive at fair and unmistakable ex-
preston of public opinion on the subject:
That either one of you resign, in which
event will do the same, and submit our
respective course on that subject to the
people at the ballot box.
}. w. PARK.
Sacramento, March 6, 1854
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18
PROM.
Court Proceedings at Rattle
SNAKE.

Quite an amusing trial came off in the
Justices Court, at Rattlesnake Bar, few
days since, before j. M. Frey, Esq.
Mr.. Friday the keeper of clothing
store, complained of Henry Zimmerman,
for assault and battery with attempt to
Kill. 1t was proven by one witness for
the prosecution, that Zimmerman threw
a boot at Friday, but whether it struck
him or not the witness was unable to say.
The plaintiff, however, averred that it
did, and in further proof of his charge
exhibited his leg, which appeared to have
several scratches upon it, but how they
come there did not satisfactorily appear.
The sympathies of the people were de-
cidedly with the defendant and as it is
said he has a wife and two small children
to support, and having heretofore borne
a good character, the defendant was dis
missed, on the payment of the costs of
court. Before his discharge, however,
the Judge admonished him, that if he
ever again took such liberties with Mr..
Friday he would be compelled to change
his boarding house, and take lodgings
with Sheriff Astin in Auburn. Mr.. Him
norman was ably defended ly P. G..
Myers, Esq, an old practitioner at the
bar.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18
The Recent Duel.

1t was with feelings Of regret that we
published last week, the result of the duel
between P. w. Thomas, ESD, of tl.is
place, and Dr. Dickson, of san Francisco
We are no advocate of dueling, yet
when all the facts are known we believe
that little censure will be reflected upon
Mr.. Thomas.
On Monday, the 9th inst, rumor was
prevalent in Sacramento City that he
would be compelled to retract some
remarks he had used in relation to
one Rutland, or fight. Upon hearing
this rumor one of Mr.. Thomas friends
telegraphed up to him at Auburn, that he
was in difficulty with some unknown par
ties, and that he had better come down
and see what it was about. Mr.. r., i'm
mediately started for Sacramento, and
the next day after arriving there was sent
a challenge from Rutland through Doctor
Dickson. Mr. Thomas refused to recog-
nize Rutland as gentleman or have any
thing to do with him. DR.. Dickson now
took the place of r. and told one of Mr..
Thomas friends that he should fight him,
(Dickson,) and if Thomas refused to
fight him on account of his character, a
man would be found to meet him to whom
no exception could be taken.
M. Thomas tried every honorable way
to avoid having meeting with the Doc
tor; he offered to prove every thing he
had said in relation to the position and
standing of Rutland in our community.
But it would not do-Thomas must fight
or retract. AS for retracting that Mr.. Il.
told his friends he could not do-he could
not give the lie to what every citizen in
the town of Auburn knew to be true.
It's to be lamented that the Doctors
friends, under all the circumstances, per-
nIitted him to send a challenge, and we
have been informed that the Doctor was
that Mr.. Thomas did not desire and tried
to avoid, through his friends, this duel.--
1t was with the object of permitting the
Doctor to withdraw "honorably" from his
position, that the offer was made to prove
what had been SAID in relation to Rutland.
We have given the above facts, with no
desire to detract from DR.. Dickson-for
we were friends, and we esteemed him
for many manly qualities which he pos
sessed--but we can only lament with
sci did not prevail, and the offer Of proof
have been accepted.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18
Correspondence of the Placer Herald.
SACRAMENTO. March 18th, 1854.


SACRAMENTO. March 18th, 1854.
FRIEND MIrcHELL:-Peace and order
reigns at the capital since the Broderlck
faction have sunk under the weight of
public sentiment, and their own base cor
ruption. Some say they are completely
vanouished, and Will "kick against the
bricks" no more, while others think they
have only withdrawn their forces to re-
organize, collect money and concoct new
schemes, preparatory to another onslaught
upon the people, and the integrity OF their
representatives. lfthis question of Sen
atoriaI election is agaiu by this faction of
boilers, wo be to King David and his host
of "rounders," )" who have been dogging the
people's servants and preventing the
legitimate business of the Legislature from
progressing The people may possibly
forgive those recreant "maJorlty" mem
bers, for the one or two hundred thou
sand dollars already spent, in fruitless
and base attempt to toist upon them y.
S. Senator for seven years to come, VINO
is not now and never was their choice;
but second attempt would most surely
meet with such a rebnke as the consplra-
tors themselves, would not soon forget.
On Monday last Mr.. Bryan introduced
sundrv proposed amendments to the State
constitution, all having reference to the
Judiciary of the State; read twice and re-
ferred to the judiciary committee.
The bill to provide for the payment of
official reporters, was read third time
and passed.
The Senate then took up the bill to
provide for the sale and distribution of
town lots upon public lands, and after
some discussion it was laid upon the table.
On Tuesday, the l4th, MIR. Sprague in
troduced bill defining the legal dis
tances from each county seat TO the State
capital, to the State Insane Asylum at
Stockton, and to the State Prison at San
Quentin. Such law has been much
needed. In many Instances County Irea-
surers and Sheritis have demanded and
received more Mileage than they were en-
titled to.
The Senate has disposed of all busi
ness on the table, and if suffered to con-
tinue their work, will soon be ready for IL
sine die adjournment.
On Wednesday, the "town lot" bill
was indefinitely postponed 1t was evil
dently a scheme of some town lot specu
ators about Humboldt, Crescent City mad
Yreka.
On Thursday, considerable unfinished
business was disposed of.
In the House, Mr.. O'Neill's bill legal
izing the acts of the several courts Of
Placer county, was lost on its final pas
sage. This bill should never have been
but after it was it would have
been well enough TO have passed it.
A bill was passed Oh Thursday, de-
creasing the number of terms of the Court
of Sessions of Placer county, to four a
year instead of six terms. 1t is to be
hoped this will reduce the expenses Of the
county materially.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18

The WAY 1T is DoNE.-While at
Sacramento City, a few days since, the
Hon. B. l.. Fairfield informed US that
citizen of Placer county had written to
him, stating there were only five persons
present at the anti-Senatorial meeting re =
Gently held at Rattlesnake Bar. Now
we assert that there was present at that
meeting not less than sirty persons, and
every citizen on the Bar is knowing to
the fact. We only mention the above, to
show what impositons are perpetrated
for the purpose of inducing our repre-
sentatives to misrepresent the people of
Placer county.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18

The FIRE Co.-The members of the
Hook and Ladder Company have, after
much care and expenditure of money, got
their fire apparatus in complete order.
1t would be well for our citizens to foster
this company, by timely contributions
now and then, for small outlay may be
the means of saving thousands of dollars
worth of property.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18

mail.
AMERICAN MONUMENTS. - The
monuments erected in America eX-
ceed in hight those of the old world.
Thus, there is not a column, either
ancient or modern, in Europe, so high
as the Bunker Hill monument. The
highest column in Europe, (2O2 feet
high) is the one erected in London
by Sir Christopher Wren, in COM
memoration of the great fire in 1866.
Pompey's Pillar is only 90 feet in
hight, and Trojan's but 1I5. The
highest monument in Paris is 1877
feet. The Alexander Column in St.
Petersburg is 175 feet 6 inches. The
Nelson Column in London, is III
feet from the level of Trafalgar
Square.
Bunker Hill Monument is 220 feet
high. The proposed Brock Monu-
ment at Queenstown will be 1S5 feet
high. The Washington Monument
is now $50 feet high, and when COM
pleted will be about 500. 1t is found
that the monument stands exactly in
the middle of what was the "ten
miles sluare." 1t is of such gigantic
proportions that either Of the other
monuments abovenamed, could be
placed inside of it without much i'm
peding the operations Of the work
men, and when it is finished any two
of the monuments Of Europe could
be slowed away within its walls
without being noticed from the exte-
rior.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18

The ENGLISH CENsUs.-It ap-
pears from the English Cens,s of
1851 that the total number of per-
sons forming THE PEOPLE of Great
Britain on the night the census was
taken, the 3lst Of March, 1851, was
2l,l29,967.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18

A CANDLE ADMISSION - Tuolumne
.4gainst the Electionists "A cOrrespon-
dent of Stockton paper, perfectly rabid
in favor of forcing on the Senatorial cleo
ton this session, whites: :-"Our members
from this county (Tuolumne) who favor
an election this session, need not expect
to see large number of names upon
petitions in its favor, for most of the pro-
mlnent politicians have signed previously
against it, and they are unwilling now in
so short time to sign one exactly to the
contrary of what they have before done -
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY OF THEIR REP
REsENTATIvEs.- I'VE copy from the Sono-
ra Herald the following resolutions, pas
sed at Democratic meeting held at
Algerine Camp, TuoIumne county:
Resolved, That we cordially approve
of the course adopted by the Hon. Thos.
Kendall, of the Senate, and the Hon. }.
w. Mandevile, of the Assembly, in re-
gard to the Senatorial question, and do
pledge them our hearty support, when
ever they may stand in need thereof
Resolved, That as to Mr.. J. }. Hoff'
and MIR. }. Il. Hoyt, of the Assembly, we
believe they have sacrificed their honor
and their principles, and have sold the
wishes and interests of the people, who,
in the hour of adversely. took them from
the mre, and placed them in positions of
honor which they have disgraced.
GEO. KITTERING, Chair'n.
". CHAMBERLAIN, Sec'y.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18
Sacramento, March 6, 1854.

Adams g. Co., with their usual liberali-
ty, have supplied us with numerous files
of Atlantic papers.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18

Wells, Fargo & Co., were the first to
furnish us with Atlantic papers by the
laet steamer. Thanks.