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The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20

WHITE INDIANs.-Mr. F. X. Aubrey,
says the San Joaquin Republican, on his
last trip to Santa Fe, near the Mohave,
as the skin of the Anglo-Saxon. Some
Of tho Indians were six feet in height,
and of fine robust figure. The Indians
of the Sierra Nevada have long said that
white men lived beyond the mountains,
but we never heard of an authorization of
the report before.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20

PLEASANT VARIETIEs.-Sam Slick says
81 believe every critter in the world thinks
that he's the most entertain one in it, and
there's no gettn' on any how without him.
Consait grows as natural as the hair on
ones head, but is longer in coming out"
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20

A "PRoGREssIvEn YOU'VE LADY. -
"You see, grandma, before you suck this
egg, or more properly speaking, before
you extract the matter contained within
this shell by suction. you must make an
incision at the apex and corresponding
aperture at the base.''
ola, my dear, how ingenious! Why
they only used to make hole in each end
in my time. Well, IdecIare, they're ma
king Improvements in everything now-a-
dayw
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20

FROM CARSON VALLEY.-Dr. King, Of
Eagle Valley, called at our office on
Wednesday last. The DR.. reports the
passage of the mountains somewhat diff
cult on account of the snow. His is the
first trip this spring, we believe, made all
the way through with animals.
DR.. K. passed two trains at Peavine
Hill, one Of which, was bound for Mis-
souri,. They intended to cross the sum-
NIT on the following day.
Mountain Dena., May 9Th.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20
II. j. FISHER,
House Carpenter and Joiner.

rs prepared to erect or improve houses on
i short notice. He has on hand large lot
of good sluice lumber. and keeps constantly a
supply of Toms, Rockers and sheet iron for
mining purposes.
He is also prepared with suitable lumber
for all orders as undertaken.
Auburn, Movie, '53-my
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20

Westward Ao!-The St. Louis pa
pers announce that large emigration,
bound westward, has latterly been passing
through that city. The boats going up
the Missouri river are crowded with pas
sengers. Some are bound for Wisconsin
and Iowa, and some for Nebraska and the
Platte country.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20
c. E NJ II O II E l..

- THE proprietor of the
iii above house grateful for -.
the very liberal patronage here -sAsas1kA
tofore extended, and resolved to merit a
continuance of the same, wonld most res
pectfully intimate to his friends and the
public in general that he has refitted and
enlarged regardless Of expense.
His sleeping apartments are of the very
first class: Good beds, clean linen and
we'll ventilated rooms.
His tables will be furnished with all the
delicaces of the season, and served up in
the best manner.
Meals at all hours.
His Bar, as usual, will be stocked with
all kinds of liquors, and every precauton
used to obtain the choicest brands of
cigars. JAMES H. CREAMER,
Proprietor
International Block, Auburn, Nov12 my
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20

1t is seldom that we come across more
touching reminiscence OF youth than IS con-
veyed in the following simple hnes:
Oh, dearest mother, l remember,
How you used to wollop me,
Ger part so wondrous tender,
Faith! you used to scollop me.
And yet, I'm forced to own the corn,
Iwell deserved precious drubbing,
AsI returned with unmentionables torn i,
And dirty, after careful scrubbing.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20
CHARLES BOYLES,
The B. R. and A. w. and M. Co. J
Geo. w. Holt.

VS.
Geo. w. Holt.
State of California, County of Placer, S. s.
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 therefore ordered
on motion of Hale and Ryerson, Attorneys
for plaintiffs, that service be made by publ
cation of summons in the Placer Herald, n
newspaper published in Auburn, in said
county, once week for three months
HIRAM R. HAWKINS, J p
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. d., 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 1913 so dollars, in an action for balance Of
book account 1923, so and one share of stock
in said Company, to-wit: Share No. 1882
$780, 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. HAWKINS,
]. P. TIP. No. 3.
Auburn, March IS, '54-3m
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, :.
jackson ST., between Montgomery ana
Kearney streets,
SAN FRANCISCO.
Peck s. Fisher, PrOprletOrs''

"a THE undersigned take pleasure IA a:A
Gin l. in announcing to their old Eaa ~
friends and the public generally, thaS .ney
have leased for a term of years, the aoote !.
five story brick fre-proof Hotel, furnished II ~
in the most substantial, chaste, and eiegsnS
style, and it is now open for the inspec"on
and patronage of the public. ~.
Their house, situated in the vicinity Oh .ne
steamboat landings, near the business ,p9; p0;
tions of the city, is convenient for thc OuIa aia
ness community; and being located on a,ah. eiS.
waited ground. just aside from the tnClo:fE; W..
fares, is also a desirable home Tor la'ni''''
and gentlemen at leisure.
The international is conducted on the na'
ropean plan of lodgings-with meals sept
rate charge, in refractory in the oaSen,ens' a0r
ana also ladies ordinary on the main Ao''
e. S. PECK,
HENRY FISHER.
NIB. An Omnibus will always be az Wv
steamboat landings. in readiness to take oP Po'
sengers to the Hotel at charge OF $l,W0 ~ .,v
Baggage free of charge. aP]o =!
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Summons.
apS 3nn

The people Of State Of California,
To PATRICK BUCKLEY,
YOU are hereby summoned to appear be-
fore me, at my office, in Michigan City, Pla
Ger county, on the 5th day of June, A D.
1854, at 10 o'clock, to answer the complaint
of John T. Collins. wherein he prays judg-
ment against you for the sum of eighty three
dollars, in action for the amount of an ac-
count, work and labor done and money loan
ed to you by plaintiff, and take notice if you
fail so to appear and answer, plaintiff will
take judgment against you as aforesaid.
Given under my hand, this 4th day Of May
A 1854.
CHARLES BOYLES.
= Justice of the Peace.
I hereby order that publication of the
above summons be made in the Placer Herald
for q term of twenty one days. Dated at
my Office in Michigan city, the 4th day OF
May, 1854.
n35 3w CHAS. BOYLES, J. P.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20
The Old Stand still ahead!
GEO. WELLMENT

The Old Stand still ahead!
GEO. WELLMENT
WOULD respectfully inform the people of
w Auburn and vicinity, that heis 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
GROCERIES,, PROVISIONS, GRAIN,
MINING AND FLUMING TOOLS, CIGARS,
EXTRA QUALITY OF LIQUORS,
COCKTAIL FIXINGS, sc.
N. bail goods delivered free of charge.
GEO. WILLMENT.
apr 22-n32 1y
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&c. Hawthorne VS.. Jas.A. Smith
.Justice's Court, Township, No. 8.

TT appearing to me that that the plaintiff in
| 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 a term of three consecutive
months.
Given under my hand at Auburn, this first
day of April, 1854
HIRAM r. HAWKINS, Justice.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20

Auburn Fruit and Cigar store.
THE subscriber having enlarged his ~
l. stock of goods, would inform the ANA
public generally that he will keep on ~S~
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 tobacco.
fresh and preserved fruits,
preserved meats in cans,
including chickens,
turkeys,
oysters, &c. strain
ed honey, confectione-
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. GOODKIND.
Two doors below Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Ex-
press office.
Auburn, December 3, 1853. If.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20
The Seasons

Hay and corn and buds and flowers,
Snow and ice and fruit and wine.
Suns and seasons, sleets and showers,
Bring, in turn, these gifts divine.
Spring blows, summer glows,
Autumn reaps, and winter keeps;
Spring prepares, summer provides
Autumn boards and winter hides.
Come, then, friends, their praises sound;
Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring
Ashley run their yearly round,
Each in turn with gladness sing
Time drops blessings as he flies
Time makes ripe and Times makes WISE
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20

Isthmus Transit Tickets from
Panama to AspinWall. will be fur
nished to Passengers by this line at this office,
Messrs. RUNNELS & HERMANN, who have
been long and favorably known as responsible
Isthmus Transportation Merchandising ma
king COMPLETE THROUGH TICKET
from San Francisco to New York. mayl3 td
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20
M. e. MILLS, C. j. HILLYER,
Auburn. Yankee Jim's.
Mills s. Hillyer,

Attorneys and COunSeIlOrS at Law,
WILL attend punctually to all business in
trusted to them.
Office at Auburn, in the Excelsior" next
door to the .'Temple"-at Yankee Jim's, two
doors above the "Golden Gate"
Auburn, March Goth, '54-n28 my
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20
Summons.

The People Of the State of California to
James a. Smith:
You are hereby summoned to appear before
me. at my office in Auburn, Placer county,
on the Sth day of July, a. d. 1854, at one
o'clock, p. m. to answer the complaint of
J. c. Hawthorne, wherein he prays judgment
for the sum of one hundred and six dollars,
in an action for amount due plaintiff for pro-
fessonal services rendered and medicines fur
nshed.
And axe notice ifyou fail so to appear and
answer plaintiff will take Judgment as afore-
said.
Given under my hand, this 1st day of April
A. D. 1854.
H.R HAWKINS, J. P,
apS 3m Township No. 3.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20
JAMES Z. HALE. H. RYERsON
Hale, s. RyersOn

JAMES ANDERSON, Attorney and
d Counselor a. Law, Auburn, ,Placercounty,
California. april 80 n33my
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20

DOSTERS,Quartz Certifc ates, card
L sc, neatly printed at the Office ofthe
Placer Herald.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-20

l)HILIP w. THOMAS, Attorney and
L Counselor at Law, Auburn, California,
District Attorney for Placer County 1tf
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-24
ITEMS AT HOME AND ABROAD.

-THE TEMPERANCE Pass In reference
to the subject of ignoring all the other
laborers in the Temperance cause in favor of
an exclusive organ, the Springfield Telegraph
makes the following statement.
In the winter Of 81 We attempted to start
State Temperance Organ at Montpelier, and
for that purpose correspondent largely with
the leading men of the State. The chief oh
lection urged against it, was that almost all
of the Vermont presses were advocating tenn
perance principles, and that each in their
respective parties and locations were doing
far greater work than if the labor (as it
would necessarily beg should be given up to
single press. The objection now has all the
weight that it ever had
-GLoRY ESorGn.-The town of Brandon
IN this State, as We learn from correspon-
dent of the Post enjoys the questionable
honor of being the birth place of Douglas.
the little Giant, and great Doughface
~ BIC WoopPlLt Tarbell of
South Royalton, has in Braintree n pile OF
several thousand cords of wood awaiting the
Railroad market, to which the axes of one
hundred men, busy among the trees on 600
acres Of woodland, are constantly adding
-PiNGuiD.-F,ur pigs Of the common
breed. ten months old, lately killed by Nj
Cotton Of Georgia, weighed llJ9 pound,
Three hogs killed in Brandon weighed 1868
pounds The Brandon Post speaks of one
killed last year in that place. the age OF wl.icl.
WAS ten months and weight SIS pounds, and
thinks it WAS never equallcd in America.
-OGpENsBuRGn.-- fire occurred ~
uGuaI, on Tuesday last, in O.dcls urgh, y
y, a small wooden building being consumed
with it's contents. In the same place OH the
OH two men and horse were killed and a
man wounded by the cavng in of II bank
". ich they were excayating. disgraceiul
fight took place over the dead bodies in which
Mr. Daily, contractor, received severe blow
on the head from pick handle.
-llBERNIANIsu-,- arrives at the
Falls, and taking Il look At tne surrounding
wonders, addresses hims II to II gentleman
:" And is this Niagara Fallsl" Yes" wac
the reply. +" And what i, there here to make
such !, bother abuutl "Why," said tn,
gentleman, - do You not see the mighty river
the deep abyss, the great sheet Of water
pouring down - Pat looking at the water
replies, hesitatingly, " And whot's to hindn
~"
TOP o, the morning t yer honor Any
thing ior me to do the day -
Iiillo Thomas, is this you | though
you had cleared out for good,'
" Diwl bit o that, il you place. I'm al
right, sir ~
I" No, believe don't want any thing 0
you, this morning. But whore have you beeI
all this time 7"
Why you see, sur said he, scratchin,
his head with comical attempt at solennity
live been purity busy along back, and las
week last my rJe, God rest ner sJwl !-aat
That's regular bothr, yo4 kaopf'
Nav llAMrsnlRE-Jonathan Fletcher
aged 100 years months and / days, die
suddenly in his chair, " lile conyersing wit
his family at Walpole.N. H., on the "a inst
lie was in the battles Of Bunker Till an
Bennington under Gen. stark.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-24
Thomas Hills Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, I The Probate Court
DISTRICT cHrrrESDES, S. for the District afore-
said To all persons interested in the Estate of
Thomas Hill, late Of Colchester, in said District de-
ceased, GREETING:
Whereas, Alfred B. Allen, one Of the executors Of
the last Will and Testament Of said deceased pro.
poses to render account Of his administration of
said Estate, and present his account against the
same for examination and allowance by said court,
and the said court having assigned for that purpose
the It'll day Of March, A. ID. 1854, at the Probate
you be notified by publishing the time and place a..
signed aforesaid, three weeks successively in the
burlington Free Press, newspaper printed At said
Burlington the last of which publications be pre-.
vious to the day fixed for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said court the time and place aforesaid and
show cause if any you have why the said account
should not BIO allowed.
Given under my hand at Burlington, in said Dis
trct, this 10th day of February, A. D. 1854.
w34w3 W. II. FRENCH, Judg,.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-24
LEGAL NOTICES..

STATE OF VERMONT, The Hop"rs bic th.
DISTRICT o. cHiTRENpRs, 49, Probate Court for tho
District Of Chitenden to all persons copccrned in
the estate Of Oliver swain, late Of Colchester In
said District, deceased, GREETING:
Whereas, Marcus swain administrator Of the es-
tate Of said dcceosod proposes render m account
Of his naturalization Of said estate and present his
account against the same for examination and allow.
ancc and whereas the aid administrator has also
filed in said Court his application In writing pray.
ing said Court TO extend the time limited for the
payment Of the debts against said estste for one
year from the 5th doy Of March, A. d. 1853 And
the 'nd Court having assigned for that purpose the
25th day of February A. d. 1854, at the Office Of
the Probate Court In Burlington, In said District,
and ordered that you be notified by publishing the
time and place assigned a. aforesaid, three weeks
successfully in the Burlington Free Press, = news.
paper printed at said Burlington, previous TO the
day fixed for hearing. Therefore you sre hereby
notified to appear before said Court at the time and
place aforesaid, and show cause II any you have,
why the said account should not be allowed, and
why said time should not be extended.
Given under my hand at Burlington in said Dis.
trict, this 4th day of January A. b, 1854.
wI3w3 W. II. FRENCH, Judge.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-24

kNRoh rich and poor, bond and free-all arndos
- eolors and conditions, the same need of praise
irresbtobly given to this wonderful preperation.-
Thousands Of bottles nre sold and used daily, and
but one universal opinion IL uttered by all who use
IT, and that is tbat remedy ever before discover.
ed, possesses such perfect healing and curative prop.
critics II def' lake magic in relieving pnins of any
sird no matter by what caused, how exrutiating
,prans, dialocation Of Joints bruises. cuts burns
sc"lds, ulcers, cancers, rheumatism, piles, cakcd
breasts or any pain, soreness, stiffness or weakness
Of joints, rnusclcs or ligaments. The linipent i,
equally applicable and equally eHectual in giving
Immediate relief. Try It. A. @. BRAGG < co.,
Sole Proprotcrs-Principal Offices, 3Ol Broadway,
New York, and st. Louis Missouri "
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-24
Sewing birds
GRATIS +!

lust PubHshed--A Nclr Discovery in Mfdi5iRJ
A FEW WORDS son THE RATION l.
IA treatment, without Medicine, of SpermstoIrhea,
or Local Weakness, Nervous Debility, Low Spirits,
Lsssitude, Weakness Of the Limbs and the Back,
lndisposition and lncapacity for Study and Labor,
Dullnes Of Apprehension, Loss of Memory Aver
sion to Society. Love of Solitude, Timdiy, Self
Distrust, Dizziness, Headache, Involuntary Dis
charges. Pains in the side, Affection Of the Eyes,
Pimples the Face, Sexual and other lnfrmties in
man.
From the French Of DR.. d. Dr. LANEY
The important fact that these alarming complaints
may easily be removed WITHOUT MEDICINE is, in this
small tract, clearly demonstrated, and the entirely
new aud highly successful treatment as adopted by
the suthor, fully explained, by means of which
every one IL enabled 10 cure hns'D p6fohy, and al
h' ta'i posnbis cost, avoiding, thereby, all the adj
vertised nostrums Of the day.
Sent, to any address, gratis and post free, in
sealed envelope, by renting (post paid) two post
age stamps to DR.. b. Dk LANHr, 81 L,pcnard
street, New York.
Dee. ~. 1855. dawly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-24

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
DISTRICT oP cRIT1ESDEs, IS. for the District o
Chittsnden to all persons concerned in the sstat.
of Louisa Is. Ray, of Hinesburgh, in said District
4 minor GREETINo
Whereas, Sarah Ray of IIiue sburgh, in said Die,
trct has this day filed in said Court her application
in writing setting forth that by virtue Of a decree
of said Probate Court assigning to said Guardian
and ward as widow and child Of John P. Ray, late
OF said Hinesburgh, deceased, a homestead Of the
value of $500 90 from the real estate of said de.
ceased her said ward is seized and possessed Of
undivided interest in a certain tract of land situated
in said Hinesburgh, and in accordance with said
decree of said Court, duly set out by Committee
appointed by said Court for that purpose That 1t
would be conducive to the interest Of her said ward
to have all Of her said interest ia said land sold,
and the proceeds thereof invested in stocks other
real estate put at interest. Wherefore she prays
said Court grant her license to sell all the interest
Of her said ward in said homestead either at private
sale public auction. And said Court having
ordered that the 25th day of February A. ID. 1854,
at the Probate Office in Burlington aforesaid be a.
signed for hearing and deciding said application,
and that you be notified thereof by publishing a
notification of the time and place assigned for hear
ing three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Burlington Free
Press previous to the day fixed for hearing.
You therefore notified thereof
Given under my hand this lth day Of February,
A. ID. 1854, at Burlington aforesaid.
w33w3 W. II. FRENCH, Judge.
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At
HORIZONS.

WE HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM THE
w City, with large assortment of New Goods
aud show friends one of the best
Stocks in line ever offered in this market. Our
assortment of GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES Of
the best quality is large and varied. Onr JEwELRY
comprises every variety of style and price, and of
the latest patterns and in the FANCY GOODS
line, may be found everything usually kept in estab
lishments like ours. We steadily adhere to sys-
tenn Of business which, far, has been successful
and has met with tho unqualified appreciation of our
friends and eustomen-viz The CASH. ONE PRIcE,
SxALL PRoYIT SYSTEM. Every article of goods in
our establishment is marked in plain CURES, and
We sell at our mark-guaranteeing all to be use
WHAT WE RECOMMEND 1T TO De.
We gratefully appreciate the encoura cement that
efforts to merit it, will meet with the favor of dis
eliminating public. II. V. HORTON co.
No. ! Bank Block.
Burlington, Sept. %. ddwtf
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A principal in one of our Puhlc Schools, it
appears from the - Ledger has been send
ing around circulars to the parents of his IL
pills, which, en- signed and returned, will
authorize him to "inllict such punishment,
corporaly or otherwise" as may in his judg-
ment he proper. The following answer proves
that some OF the parents are quite pleased
with the idea -
DERE MR. RATTAN-Your foggin cirklar is
duly received. hopes as to my sun John,
you will Hog him Jist as oitcen as you kin
lleasa bad boy-is John. Attic I've been
in the. habit OF teaciln hln m,;lt, it seams to
me he will nc'air learn anithiug-!is spellin
specially is ottragusly deficient. Wallup him
vel, sur, and You will rccaaye my hearty
thanks. Yours truely, MpsAS srANKER.
J.. ;, Wat accounts for Jo!n bcin sich a
bad scollered, is hat hes NY sun by my wits
first husband
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-02-24
Valuable Farm for Sale.

CONSISTING OF 245 ACRES, ALL ARABLE
~ land Of an excellent quality, and desirable
variety Of soils. 1t has two good Dwelling Houses
and numerous Barns and Sheds is situated four
the County, and from the buildings comma nds view
Of the broad Lake, its islands, bays and adjacent
scenery, superior to almost any other in town. max
ing it very pleasant place Of residence Altogether
it combines advantages rarely to be found united
and will be sold 10 per cent lower than the average
price, for the last two years. of equally fertile West
srn Vermont land. GEO. +. BARSTOW.
Burling ton, Jan. 81. Wit